Tibetan Delegates Warn of Derge Dam’s Environmental Impact at COP29

At COP29 in Baku, Tibetan representatives Dechen Palmo and Dhondup Wangmo raised urgent concerns over the Derge Dam project, emphasizing its potential ecological and cultural impacts on the Drichu River. The dam, they argue, threatens water security and biodiversity in downstream regions, posing risks to local communities and Tibet’s environmental heritage. The Tibetan delegates, who distributed informational brochures and are participating in side events, call for sustainable approaches and international support to protect the region’s fragile ecosystem, spotlighting Tibet’s crucial role in regional climate resilience.