Can communities be protected from melting glaciers?

DW1 September 2026, 13:18 UTCNepal

Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of floods and avalanches in mountain regions. The disaster in Nepal and Tibet shows the urgent need for solutions, and the tools that could help save lives.

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