Dear John,

Tibet isn’t just in a humanitarian crisis… it’s also in an environmental
crisis—one that affects the whole planet.

All of us at the International Campaign for Tibet share your concerns about the
coronavirus. We are taking precautions to keep our staff healthy working from
home, and we hope you and your family are safe.

Yet, the secrecy with which China treated the initial virus outbreak reminds us
of their secrecy about conditions in Tibet, and how these policies can have a
negative, even disastrous impact on a global level.

How much do you know about the environmental crisis in Tibet? Take our quiz to test your knowledge,
learn more and share with friends and
family to raise awareness about this important issue.
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Not many people know that China’s rampant industrial operations, in service of
exploiting Tibet’s natural resources, are polluting Tibet’s water, harming
wildlife and displacing Tibetan nomads.

And not many people know that the Tibetan Plateau is the biggest reservoir of
frozen freshwater outside of the North and South Pole, supplying vital drinking
water and irrigation for people across Asia.

Scientists call the Tibetan Plateau the Third Pole, acknowledging the importance
of its glaciers for the entire planet.
But the Chinese government refuses to share information with downstream
countries on the dozens of dams they’ve built on Tibet’s rivers, endangering
access to water, agriculture and livelihood in Asia.

To make matters worse, the Tibetan Plateau is warming faster than the global
average, making this one of the most urgent climate crises on the planet.

As Earth Day approaches, it’s an important time to raise awareness about the
environmental issues in the Land of Snows.
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Without free access to Tibet, and genuine cooperation with scientists and the
Tibetan people, China’s government will continue its exploitation unchecked and
unimpeded. We have to stop them from destroying the Third Pole—
and the first step is to spread knowledge on the climate crisis in Tibet.
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Though we can’t gather during this global health crisis,
the Tibetan environment is something you can support no matter where you are.
So take our quiz to show how much you know today—and don’t forget to share!
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In Solidarity,

Matteo Mecacci
President


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