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Walking through Asia’s water tower – the challenge of climate change on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Article·Hengduan Mountain Research Society
As a global meteorological outpost, the mechanism and influence of climate change on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are complicated. In October 1998,he led the “Yarlung Zangbo River scientific rafting expedition”, drifted 1,600 kilometers from the Jiemayangzong Glacier in Zhongba County, Tibet, the source of the Yarlung Zangbo River, to Pai Township (today’s Pai Town) in Mainling County. After that, he crossed the Grand Canyon on foot and spent 35 days crossing the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon. In 2010, he launched another bold project, “Asian Water Tower — International River Survey on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau” and spent six months visiting a majority of international rivers on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Although he had explored most of the rivers on the Tibetan Plateau over the past 20 years, in this mission, he did a systematic, complete, inch-by-inch survey of the headwaters of Asian great rivers that originate on the Tibetan Plateau.
During the investigation, he felt the benefits that the implementation of the River Chief System in recent years has brought to the protection of both water resources and the relevant environment on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and he could clearly see the efforts of climate actions such as the layout of clean energy and de-coaling. But the unprovoked accusations, such as artificial rainfall on the Tibetan plateau, are always discouraging. Regardless of the standpoint of science, the well-rounded artificial rainfall, as a very scientific and rigorous scientific practice, has been used in the United States, Australia and other countries. However, many people still believe that artificial rainfall is to release some cold air into the clouds. The most important fact is that the Tibetan Plateau region of China has a small population and the natural ecology has been able to meet the need of local living conditions. Therefore, large-scale artificial rainfall has no practical application scenario and practical significance at all. To top it all off, some people believe that China is just competing with India for rainwater.


he have heard similar rumors and prejudices at many South Asian Non-governmental organizations’ symposium on international rivers. Most of the participants remarked, “It is amazing how little the media of each country knows about its neighbors.” In this environment of lack of communication and political suspicion, debate is often driven by lack of information and political smear, and alarmist media reports are more likely to fan the flames of national conflicts.
There has always been controversy around the discussion of climate change, especially the various claims of the scientific interpretation of the mechanism of climate change. What is even more puzzling is that negotiations on climate action, without strong scientific support, seem to only strive for profit, and humanity will lose its way if it continues like this. The scientific community has long believed that the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the frontier of the earth science, with many key issues to be broken through. Tackling climate change will be futile or even disastrous before it is solved.
What are the main causes of climate change and glacier melting on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau? In recent years, some researchers have suggested that when the solar system moves out of the Quaternary Ice Age and into a higher background energy field, it is the cause of the temperature rise. However, he believe that the temperature rise at the altitude of 5,000 to 6,000 meters is mainly caused by the fact that a large amount of greenhouse gases emitted by human beings absorb heat in the atmosphere of the Tibetan Plateau in the atmospheric circulation. Therefore, they should face and share the responsibility together instead of making groundless accusations against any one country in order to deal with climate change on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and even over the whole world.
Vice President of the United States Harris pointed out recently, the war for water resources will come soon. In he’s opinion, both water resources and the influence of global warming on the Tibetan Plateau are a fait accompli, the unilateral effort of each country is only a temporary solution. Environmental protection is not just a matter of pure science, but if there is too much political manipulation and rancour involved, the problem gets trickier. The growth of all creatures depends on harmony. China and south Asian countries around the Tibetan Plateau create a new win-win cooperation of climate governance in such aspects as scientific research, the meteorological disaster warning, can not only monitor the secondary disasters caused by climate change, to avoid the life and property loss. More importantly, a collaborative and vivid climate action can provide the international community with a set of effective experiences that can be replicated in climate governance.
Climate change is already causing serious environmental problems on the Tibetan Plateau and the Brahmaputra River basin as I have proposed many times in international seminars. The international community should build consensus and join hands in tackling these threats especially the neighboring countries. Partha J. Das, a scientist from the Indian NGO Aaranyak, also pointed out at the symposium that these warnings apply to the Indian government as well. The Indian government plans to build 70 water projects on the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River. China and India need face the common threats in cooperation. Referred to the outburst floods from the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra in June 2000, Das said: “Most of the damage could have been avoided if the media in both China and India had reported it widely.” Obviously, China and India are both on the same page at environmental and climatic changes on the Tibetan Plateau. He also claimed that China and India should enhance cooperation on flood early warning both in the Government and Non-governmental, signing a bilateral agreement and sharing hydrological observation data.
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FINATRADES of RAMINVEST Holding and CVMR Corporation Announce the Creation of a US $7 Billion Gold-Backed
CVMR® Corporation, a global mining and metal refining corporation, and FINATRADES, a digital finance and trading platform, are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement creating the U.S.-based, Critical Materials Fund Corporation (“CMFC”).
September 2, 2025 — CVMR® Corporation, a global mining and metal refining corporation, and FINATRADES, a digital finance and trading platform, are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement creating the U.S.-based, Critical Materials Fund Corporation (“CMFC”). CMFC will finance the development and refining of critical metal resources. This landmark collaboration will leverage the strengths of both organizations in creating and managing a secure, traceable, and tradable supply chain of mineral assets and digital representations of those refined physical assets. Digital metal assets will be tokenized and integrated into the FINATRADES’ platform, enabling a broad range of financial options including trading, collateralization, lending, and settlement.
The FINATRADES and CVMR® collaboration focuses on the tokenization, development and exchange of metal assets, particularly precious metals and critical materials including Rare Earth Elements (REEs), high performance metals and uranium. Investors’ capital will receive the added benefit of having their investment fully backed by actual and proven gold reserves. CVMR®’s proven reserves of critical mineral assets exceed US $25 billion in value. CMFC’s mineral assets will be delivered through its secure supply chain and final products will be produced and refined using CVMR®’s proprietary technologies and systems, tokenized through FINATRADES’ platform.
FINATRADES’ financial ecosystem is leveraged to provide convenient, accessible and efficient digital instruments for CMFC while CVMR® will manage the acquisition, development, operations and marketing of refined metals.
The FINATRADES platform goes live this month (September 2025) with an initial token offering fully backed by physical gold reserves.
About FINATRADES
FINATRADES is a next-generation digital platform that streamlines international trade, payments and financing operations with unmatched efficiency. Strengthened by its Swiss-licensed financial institution, FINATRADES offers advanced financial services including multi-currency and digital accounts, in addition to secure asset tokenization. FINATRADES combines cutting edge financial technology with the trust and regulatory strength of Switzerland to offer fast, compliant and risk-mitigated solutions. FINATRADES and FINATRADES FINANCE SA are part of the RAMINVEST Holding ecosystem where together they manage both large-scale international trades and routine financial operations. Headquartered in the prestigious Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), with a legacy rooted in delivering sophisticated financial instruments and smart trade facilitation, RAMINVEST Holding has built a resilient network of specialized subsidiaries such as WINCOMMODITIES DMCC and WINGOLD & METALS DMCC, each focused on solving real world trade and financial challenges. From addressing hard currency shortages with innovative barter systems to enabling direct access to global commodities markets, RAMINVEST Holding is more than a holding company, it is a catalyst for sustainable economic growth and financial empowerment.
About CVMR® Corporation
CVMR® is a mining and refining corporation with its head office located in Toronto and operations in 22 countries. It provides a supply of critical mineral resources for refining at CVMR® Corporation in Canada, CVMR® (USA) Inc. in the United Staes, at CVMR® (Albania) Sh.P.K. in Europe, CVMR® MADENCİLİK SANAYİ VE TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ in Turkiye, and in Africa through 6 African based operations. CVMR®’s mining and refining operations ensure direct involvement of the host countries’ governments. Integrated management of CVMR® refining operations with metal markets supply and inventory control of finished products delivers accountability for industrial market commitments. CVMR® refines metals, mostly in nickel, iron, cobalt, PGEs, copper, gold, silver, lithium, tantalum, niobium, molybdenum, vanadium, scandium, uranium, REEs and manufactures high value metal products. Over the past 40 years, CVMR® has developed a unique, patented, series of processes and technologies based on its proprietary vapor metallurgy platform used in refining of transition metals to manufacture various metal powders, nano-powders, complex net shapes and products.
CVMR®’s refining/manufacturing process produces metal products with exceptionally high purity and unique performance characteristics.
For more information, please visit CVMR Corporation and email info@cvmr.ca
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Conservation Travel Africa Highlights Growing Opportunities for Mature Volunteers in Ethical Primate Conservation
Harare, Zimbabwe, 12th Dec 2025 – Conservation Travel Africa is celebrating the continued growth and success of its ethical Primate Volunteer Program in Zimbabwe, with a particular rise in mature and senior volunteers seeking meaningful, hands-on conservation experiences. The programme—based at one of Zimbabwe’s most respected wildlife sanctuaries—offers volunteers of all ages the opportunity to work closely with rescued and orphaned primates, contributing directly to long-term rehabilitation and welfare.

The sanctuary provides a safe haven for primates affected by the illegal pet trade, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict. Volunteers play a vital role in supporting daily care, enrichment, enclosure management, and behavioural observation, all within a highly ethical framework that prioritises animal wellbeing.
A Welcoming Space for Mature Volunteers
Conservation Travel Africa continues to see increasing numbers of volunteers aged 50+ choosing its projects, drawn by supportive environments, comfortable accommodations, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to conservation while experiencing Africa in an authentic and engaging way.
Among the most popular programmes for mature volunteers is the Primate Conservation Program in Zimbabwe—an intimate, hands-on experience ideal for those seeking a small, friendly sanctuary environment. Volunteers work alongside dedicated local staff, gaining insight into the daily realities of wildlife rescue while building strong connections within the team.
Other Mature-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities
Beyond primate care, Conservation Travel Africa offers a wide range of projects designed to suit different interests, skill levels, and comfort preferences:
- Community Outreach – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: Very small group sizes create a personalised and flexible volunteering experience. Project managers tailor activities according to community needs and the skills volunteers bring.
- Big 5 National Parks, Zimbabwe: Run by an experienced couple in their 60s, this field assistant role allows volunteers to shadow seasoned conservationists as they carry out real-time wildlife monitoring and management across major parks.
- Rhino & Elephant Program, Zimbabwe: With structured days, a family-style environment, and comfortable accommodation, this programme is ideal for first-time older volunteers seeking a supportive and familiar setting.
- Endangered Wildlife Monitoring, South Africa: Popular with travellers who have previously been on safari, this research-focused programme offers in-depth exposure to conservation management in a vast protected area.
- Humpback Whale Expedition, Mozambique: A unique marine project that requires no diving experience. Volunteers swim with and monitor whales while supporting ongoing scientific research, all from comfortable accommodation in a remote coastal setting.
- Environmental Conservation, Malawi: Perfect for bird enthusiasts, this programme blends community engagement with river-based conservation work, exceptional birding, and a camping weekend in Majete Wildlife Reserve.
“We’re seeing a real shift in the way people want to travel later in life,” said Jane Palmer, Marketing Manager at Conservation Travel Africa. “Around 30% of our volunteers are over 50, and many are now boldly embarking on their first solo adventure. Programs like our Primate Conservation Project give mature volunteers a chance to reconnect with nature, make a meaningful impact, and experience Africa in a truly hands-on way.”
Ethical, Impactful Volunteering
Conservation Travel Africa remains committed to responsible wildlife experiences. All projects are operated in partnership with leading African sanctuaries, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare. Unlike exploitative wildlife tourism, these programmes are non-commercial, with no breeding, performance, or hands-on activities that compromise animal wellbeing.
How to Join
Limited-time savings are available for volunteers joining the Primate Conservation Program in 2025, offering an added incentive for those ready to take the next step in their conservation journey. No prior experience is required—only enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a desire to contribute to meaningful wildlife protection.
To learn more or reserve your place, visit: conservationtravelafrica.org
About Conservation Travel Africa
Conservation Travel Africa partners with ethical wildlife and community initiatives across the continent. The organisation’s mission is to support long-term conservation goals through responsible volunteering, empowering local communities, and protecting vulnerable species and habitats.
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Lawcris Unveils their MaterialHub – A Bold New Creative Space in Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom, 12th Dec 2025 – Lawcris, a leading name in the supply of decorative panels and worktops, have launched their new MaterialHub. This inspiring new creative space designed exclusively for interior designers, architects, furniture makers and shop fitters.

In a world dominated by AI and digital design, the MaterialHUB is a bold, physical space built to bring back hands-on creativity and real-world material exploration for interior designers and specifiers.
The Lawcris MaterialHUB is a destination for imagination… with a twist. A train-themed creative hub that takes you on a journey through inspiration, materials, and innovation at every stop. Showcasing decorative panels from industry giants, the MaterialHUB is a tactile, trend-led destination, designed to empower the next generation of design thinking.
Inside, visitors will find an unrivalled selection of swatch books, coaster-size samples, perfect for moodboards, A4 takeaways, and large-scale A3 and A2 displays to experience true scale. For those who want to see the bigger picture, full sheets are showcased in the adjoining warehouse, offering designers a rare opportunity to view entire patterns and textures in person.
Lauren Barker, the person behind the design of the MaterialHUB, says, “The moment you walk in, your creative brain just explodes! The train theme is just the start… We’ve got actual suitcases made from decors, graffiti panels offering an urban underground edge, a control room with light displays and more inspiration than you can shake a swatch at. It’s a full-on designer playground packed with the latest trends and panel tech so you’ll never fall behind. You don’t just visit the MaterialHUB… you experience it!”
Located in Leeds, the MaterialHub brings functionality, inspiration, and collaboration all together under one roof. This creative space is free to use and aims to help designers develop their ideas, connect with clients, and discover new materials in a fresh, engaging way.
With free access, ample parking, superfast WiFi, and barista-style coffee on tap, the MaterialHUB has been designed as the ultimate resource for professionals shaping tomorrow’s interiors. Whether you’re selecting decors, building client presentations, or seeking trend inspiration, the MaterialHUB is your new creative home.
Explore the Features of this Creative Playground
The MaterialHub has been thoughtfully designed with a variety of purpose-built zones that cater to every stage of the creative process:
Snack & Spec Cafe
A relaxed café-style area that offers free snacks and drinks stations and provides a welcoming environment for professionals to catch up with a colleague, sketch out ideas, or meet with new clients.
The Control Room
A fully equipped boardroom space for presentations, client meetings, and video calls. Its professional, private and practical design is ideal for making a positive first impression.
The Luggage Lounge
An informal, lounge area perfect for brainstorming sessions, team catch-ups, or casual client chats. Plus, professionals can take a break with ‘The Forgotten Case’, an escape-room-inspired team-building game that aims to spark creativity and boost problem-solving skills.
Sample Switchboard
Their Sample Switchboard hosts an extensive range of materials and finishes from top brands including Egger, Kronospan, Fundermax, Emporio Skin, and Hanex.
Free to Use
The MaterialHub is completely free to use and is open exclusively to interior designers, architects, and other creative professionals. To book this space, designers simply need to contact the Lawcris team.
For more information or to arrange a visit, contact materialhub@lawcris.co.uk.
About Lawcris
Lawcris is a leading UK-based supplier of premium wood-based panels and surface materials. Known for quality, service and innovation, they support interior designers and manufacturers with an extensive product portfolio and a customer-first approach.
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