Core Insights - The second comprehensive integration of the Qinghai-Tibet scientific expedition has released ten major application results, focusing on ecological protection, disaster prevention, resource energy investigation, and carbon balance accounting [1][2] Group 1: Key Achievements - The establishment of a comprehensive Earth system observation and early warning platform, which includes monitoring and early warning systems for various disaster scenarios [1] - Successful implementation of six early warnings through the established disaster monitoring systems [1] - Development of a fault distribution map along the Sichuan-Tibet transportation corridor and a meteorological disaster monitoring system, optimizing over 400 kilometers of corridor routes [1] Group 2: New Recognitions - The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is experiencing warming, increased humidity, greening, and darkening trends, which have persisted for decades and are expected to continue into the mid-21st century [2] - Significant enhancement of the Asian water tower's water supply capacity, with projected runoff increases of up to 49% by the end of the century in major river basins [2] - Identification of a tripling risk of ice collapse and glacial lake outburst floods in the future [2] Group 3: Environmental Transformations - The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has undergone three significant environmental transformations driven by various climatic and geological factors [2] - The new environmental transformations present opportunities for sustainable development, including enhanced water supply capacity and biodiversity services [2] - However, these transformations also pose risks such as imbalances in the Asian water tower and ecological fragmentation [2]

Core Insights - The second comprehensive scientific expedition to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has yielded significant findings, showcasing China's advancements in ecological protection, disaster prevention, and resource management [2][4]. Group 1: Key Achievements - The expedition involved over 30,000 participants and 3,000 scientific teams since its initiation in August 2017, focusing on various critical areas such as ecological protection and disaster prevention [2]. - Ten major application results were announced, including the establishment of a comprehensive observation and early warning platform for the Earth system and innovative disaster prevention technologies for permafrost areas [2][4]. - A monitoring system for meteorological disasters along the Sichuan-Tibet transportation corridor was developed, successfully avoiding over 97% of mountain disasters and optimizing over 400 kilometers of transportation routes [3]. Group 2: Environmental Changes - The expedition revealed significant environmental changes in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, including warming, increased humidity, and enhanced water supply capabilities, with potential runoff increases of up to 49% by the end of the century [4][5]. - Three major environmental transitions were identified, driven by various geological and climatic factors, impacting the region's ecological balance [4]. Group 3: Biodiversity Discoveries - The expedition made notable discoveries in biodiversity, including the identification of a new group of echo-locating mammals, the pig-tailed mouse, and insights into bird migration patterns influenced by genetic memory [7]. - Several previously thought extinct species, such as the Motuo lily and the Gonge green velvet, were rediscovered, highlighting the plateau's unique biodiversity [7].

Core Insights - The second comprehensive application results of the Qinghai-Tibet scientific expedition were released on November 19, highlighting ten key application outcomes in areas such as ecological protection, disaster prevention, and border development [1][3]. Group 1: Key Application Outcomes - The ten application results include scientific support for ecological protection legislation on the Tibetan Plateau and the establishment of a comprehensive Earth system observation and early warning platform [3]. - Proposals for the construction of a national park system and optimization of natural protected areas on the Tibetan Plateau were also presented [3]. Group 2: Environmental Transformation Insights - The second scientific expedition revealed new understandings regarding environmental transformation on the Tibetan Plateau, indicating it is currently undergoing its third phase of environmental transformation characterized by warming and increased humidity [5]. - The expedition achieved the first digital, grid-based, and precise survey of biodiversity on the Tibetan Plateau, resulting in the creation of a comprehensive visual database with over 3,000 newly published species [5].

Core Insights - The second comprehensive application results of the Qinghai-Tibet scientific expedition were released, highlighting ten key applications in ecological protection, disaster prevention, resource energy investigation, carbon accounting, traffic safety, and border development [2][3] Group 1: Key Applications - Full scientific support for ecological protection legislation in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau [2] - Establishment of a comprehensive Earth system observation and early warning platform [2] - Proposal for optimizing the construction of national parks and natural protection systems in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau [2] - Assessment of the positive effects of major ecological projects in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau [2] - Proposal for ecological protection and disaster avoidance strategies for the Sichuan-Tibet Railway [2] - Innovation in disaster prevention technologies for permafrost regions [2] - Assessment of ice-water-sand disaster risks in the Yarlung Tsangpo River basin [2] - Achievements in the exploration of lithium, potassium, and oil and gas resources [2] - Establishment of a greenhouse gas monitoring network in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau [2] - Proposal for a new model of strengthening borders and promoting development [2] Group 2: Environmental Transformations - The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has undergone three significant environmental transformations, driven by various geological and climatic factors [2] - The new environmental transformations present opportunities for livable development, enhancing water supply capabilities, carbon sink capacity, and biodiversity services [2] - However, these transformations also pose risks such as water tower imbalance, frozen circle disasters, and ecosystem fragmentation [2] Group 3: Event Purpose and Presentation - The purpose of the release event is to promote the integration of major scientific expedition results and accelerate the transformation of scientific achievements into productive forces [3] - The event will continue until November 20, showcasing the top-level design, significant progress, four major achievement systems, and 30 representative results through various formats [3]

Core Insights - The second comprehensive application results of the Qinghai-Tibet scientific expedition were released, highlighting ten major applications in ecological protection, disaster prevention, resource energy investigation, carbon accounting, transportation safety, and border development [3][4] Group 1: Major Applications - Full-process scientific support for ecological protection legislation in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau [3] - Establishment of a comprehensive Earth system observation and early warning platform [3] - Proposal for the construction of a national park group in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and optimization of the natural protection system [3] - Assessment of the positive effects of major ecological projects in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau [3] - Proposal for ecological protection and disaster avoidance plans for the Sichuan-Tibet Railway [3] - Innovation in disaster prevention technology for permafrost regions [3] - Assessment of ice-water-sand disaster risks in the Yarlung Tsangpo River basin [3] - Achievements in new breakthroughs in lithium, potassium, oil, and gas resources [3] - Establishment of a greenhouse gas monitoring network and the "Gongga" system in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau [3] - Proposal for a new model of strong border consolidation and development [3] Group 2: Environmental Transformation Insights - The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has undergone three significant environmental transformations driven by various factors, including monsoon northward movement and warm humid ocean water vapor transport [3] - The new environmental transformation presents opportunities for livable development in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, enhancing water supply capacity and supporting national water resource security strategies [3] - Increased carbon sink capacity contributes to the achievement of national dual carbon goals, while biodiversity services enhance the sustainable use of biological resources [3] - However, the new environmental transformation also poses risks such as water tower imbalance, frozen circle disasters, ecosystem imbalance, and ecological fragmentation [3]

Core Insights - The second comprehensive application results of the Qinghai-Tibet scientific expedition were released, highlighting ten key applications in ecological protection, disaster prevention, resource energy investigation, carbon accounting, traffic safety, and border development [3][4]. Group 1: Key Applications - Full scientific support for ecological protection legislation in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau [3][4] - Establishment of a comprehensive Earth system observation and early warning platform [3] - Proposal for optimizing the construction of national parks and natural protection systems in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau [3] Group 2: Environmental Transformations - The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has undergone three significant environmental transformations driven by various factors, including monsoon progression and global changes [3]. - The new environmental transformations present opportunities for sustainable development, enhancing water supply capabilities and carbon sink potential [3]. Group 3: Conference Objectives - The conference aims to promote the integration of major scientific expedition results and accelerate the transformation of scientific achievements into productive forces [4]. - The event will continue until November 20, showcasing the top-level design and representative achievements of the second scientific expedition [4].