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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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As 2026 marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) amid rising global volatility and fragmentation, CGTN published an analysis exploring how China will sustain steady economic growth, and what drives the resilience of the world’s second-largest economy.
Despite mounting external headwinds, China’s economy has demonstrated “remarkable resilience,” Marshall Mills, IMF’s senior resident representative to China, said late 2025. Noting that China contributes around 30 percent to global growth, he said the country’s steady outlook provides significant support to the world economy at a time of heightened uncertainty.
As 2026 opens the first year of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), policymakers have laid out a clear roadmap. At the Central Economic Work Conference at the end of 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping set the overall tone for this year’s economic policy as “pursuing progress while maintaining stability, and improving quality and efficiency.”
“There are many tasks on the economic agenda for 2026. We must grasp the key points and ensure coordinated progress,” Xi said.
In a world marked by volatility and fragmentation, China’s strategy centers on deepening structural reform, strengthening the business environment and accelerating technological innovation.
Stable policies underpin economic growth
China’s top-level policy framework provides a strong institutional foundation for innovation-driven development. This stability and predictability not only supports domestic growth but also reduces uncertainty for businesses and strengthens market confidence.
Over the years, China has elevated scientific and technological self-reliance to a strategic priority and set the goal of building a global science and technology powerhouse by 2035.
This vision has been backed by concrete policy measures. Authorities have advanced major national science projects and laboratories, positioned enterprises as the primary drivers of innovation, strengthened collaboration among industry, universities and research institutes, and improved support mechanisms through tax incentives, R&D subsidies, talent programs and science-and-technology finance initiatives.
At the same time, efforts to improve the business environment and invigorate the private sector have continued. Measures include expanded financing channels, tax and fee cuts, relaxed market access and stronger legal protection.
In January last year, the country’s top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), released guidelines for building a unified national market to reduce transaction costs and improve factor mobility nationwide.
Meanwhile, China’s national lawmakers last April passed the country’s first fundamental law dedicated to promoting the private sector, seeking to ensure fair competition, improve financing access and strengthen legal protections for private enterprises. China has also fully removed foreign investment access restrictions in the manufacturing sector and further shortened its negative list for foreign investment.
For the 15th Five-Year Plan period, building a modern industrial system, fostering new quality productive forces, expanding domestic demand and advancing higher-level opening-up have been placed at the forefront.
Strong foundations, vast potential
Recent data underscores the effectiveness of this policy framework. In 2025, China’s GDP reached 140.19 trillion yuan (about $20.13 trillion), up 5 percent year on year, while foreign trade totaled 45.47 trillion yuan, marking nine consecutive years of growth.
Liu Shangxi, vice chairman of the China Macroeconomics Society, said the performance reflects Chinese economy’s internal resilience despite external disruptions.
Beyond headline figures, structural upgrading has accelerated. Traditional industries have stepped up digital and green transformation, while strategic emerging sectors – including next-generation information technology, high-end equipment manufacturing and new energy vehicles – have expanded rapidly.
Green transition has become a defining feature of this shift. In 2025, China’s new energy vehicle output exceeded 16 million units, maintaining its global lead for the 11th consecutive year. The country has also built the world’s largest and most comprehensive renewable energy industrial chain. Energy consumption per unit of GDP has fallen 11.6 percent compared with 2020, equivalent to cutting roughly 1.1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
Meanwhile, technological innovation is increasingly embedded across industrial chains. Taking AI as an example, official data shows that by early 2026, China had more than 6,000 artificial intelligence companies, with the core AI industry surpassing 1.2 trillion yuan in scale – up nearly 30 percent year on year. Domestic open-source large models have recorded over 10 billion cumulative global downloads, signaling widespread industrial integration.
With its vast domestic market, complete industrial system, deep talent pool and strengths in digital and green sectors, China has built a comprehensive competitive edge, Liu noted. These fundamentals, he said, will not only sustain the world’s second-largest economy, but also inject greater predictability and stability into an increasingly uncertain global landscape.
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Harmony Garden Announces New Growth Phase Driven by Accountability and Strategic Expansion
Nigeria, 28th Feb 2026 – Accountability is at the heart of Harmony Garden & Estate Development Ltd’s next phase, as Executive Director Kabiru Mosadoluwa Audullahi reshapes the company’s operations to match the expectations of a more confidence-driven real estate market.
With multiple projects progressing across the Ibeju-Lekki corridor, including Granville Estate and The Parliament Estate, the developer of the Seven Citadels of Joy is deepening its focus on system-led delivery, transparent allocation, and compliance-based processes that give subscribers and investors clear visibility from entry to completion. The direction marks a deliberate move away from personality-driven execution toward a structure where every obligation is defined, tracked, and verifiable.
Under the reinforced framework, allocations are executed through documented agreements, monitored payment schedules, and standardized procedures that place performance within an organized and accountable system. The goal is to ensure that growth is not only visible in project volume, but in the strength of the processes that support it.
For investors, the shift signals reduced execution risk, clearer transaction timelines, and participation in a platform where value is protected by governance and operational discipline rather than discretion.
“Accountability is the currency of trust in this market,” Kabiru said. “Our goal is to ensure that every promise is backed by structure and every milestone can be independently verified.”
With controls now embedded across its workflow and a growing development pipeline, Harmony Garden is positioning itself as a governance-driven real estate company built for transparency, delivery consistency, and long-term stability.
This renewed emphasis on accountability comes at a time when Nigeria’s real estate sector is evolving toward greater institutional discipline, particularly within high-growth corridors such as the Lekki–Ibeju axis. As demand for residential developments increases, investors are placing greater importance on transparency, title security, and the ability of developers to deliver on stated timelines. Harmony Garden’s structured approach reflects an understanding of these market expectations and a deliberate effort to align with global best practices in real estate development.
Across its expanding portfolio, the company is embedding accountability into both its operational processes and project execution strategy. Developments such as Lekki Aviation Town, GranVille Estate, The Parliament Estate (Phases I and II), and Majestic Bay Estate are being positioned not only as investment destinations but as structured communities supported by defined systems and measurable delivery milestones. Each estate is integrated into a broader framework that emphasizes proper planning, phased infrastructure development, and verifiable allocation processes.
Lekki Aviation Town, for instance, is aligned with the region’s ongoing infrastructure growth, providing investors with a forward-looking opportunity anchored on location advantage and structured development. GranVille Estate continues to serve as a well-organized residential environment designed for accessibility and long-term value, while The Parliament Estate reflects a more premium offering with a focus on modern design and lifestyle appeal. Majestic Bay Estate complements the portfolio by offering a unique waterfront-oriented living experience within a secure and well-planned setting.
A key driver of this accountability-focused growth is the Ibile Traditional Mortgage System, which has been integrated across the company’s estates as a flexible and inclusive financing solution. By introducing a structured, culturally aligned pathway to homeownership, the system ensures that subscribers can access property through clearly defined payment plans that are monitored and documented within an organized framework. This not only expands access to housing but also reinforces transparency in transactions, as clients can track their progress from subscription to allocation and eventual development.
The integration of financing with development further strengthens the company’s accountability model, creating a seamless ecosystem where land acquisition, payment tracking, and property delivery are interconnected within a single system. This approach reduces ambiguity, enhances client confidence, and ensures that obligations are clearly defined at every stage of the investment journey.
Beyond financing, Harmony Garden’s operational structure is increasingly supported by technology, documentation, and compliance-driven processes that enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on informal systems. From allocation records to construction milestones, each aspect of the development cycle is being aligned with a framework that prioritizes traceability and performance measurement.
As the company continues to scale its operations, this emphasis on governance and structured execution is expected to play a defining role in its long-term positioning. In a market where trust remains a critical factor, the ability to demonstrate accountability through systems, rather than promises, offers a strong competitive advantage.
With its growing estate portfolio, integrated mortgage solution, and reinforced governance framework, Harmony Garden & Estate Development Ltd is entering a new phase, one defined not just by expansion but by the strength of the systems that sustain it.
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