Geologists are once again debating whether dam construction in China has led to a proliferation of earthquakes. Read more »
China’s geoengineering plans dismissed as “fantasy”
The authorities are increasing their cloud-seeding ambitions in response to drought, but many experts are sceptical about the benefits Read more »
Water Wealth? Investing in Basin Management in Asia and the Pacific
A report providing examples of improved water governance and management across Asia and the Pacific region. Read more »
80% of Asia’s rivers in poor health from pollution and mismanagement
Asia’s looming water crisis is a function of poor water management, not physical water scarcity, affirms the first comprehensive analysis of water security in the region. Read more »
Hindu Kush-Himalayan countries unprepared for flash floods
None of the countries in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region - except China - have developed strategies to deal with flash floods, according to a new report. Read more »
China’s disappointing absence from UN water summit
UN meeting side-steps water conflict issues just weeks after China gives go-ahead to new era of mega-dams. Read more »
China gives green-light to new era of mega-dams
China will resurrect series of controversial hydropower dams in south-west China on rivers originating on the Tibetan Platea Read more »