The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, often referred to as the “Roof of the World”, is one of the regions most sensitive to climate change. The people residing in this vast landscape face unprecedented challenges as environmental shifts transform their way of life.
Palyang, a young Tibetan woman working with a local environmental protection group in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Qinghai Province, embarks on a journey to understand the profound impact of climate change on her homeland. Traveling to the sacred Amne Machin snow mountain, she seeks answers to how the changing climate is reshaping the natural environment and the lives of local communities.
The documentary film, “The Call of Glaciers”, captures Palyang’s expedition and the stark realities of a warming world. Through her eyes, viewers gain insight into the cultural significance of these mountains and the urgent need for environmental preservation.
As she returns to the water sources in Yushu City, Palyang uncovers the deep connections between glacial changes and the sustainability of her community. The film highlights pressing issues such as melting glaciers, water scarcity, and the broader implications for Asia and the world.
“The Call of Glaciers” offers a poignant narrative that bridges personal experience with global environmental concerns, shedding light on the challenges faced by those living on the front lines of climate change.
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