International Year of Glarciers' Preservation 2025.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation to raise awareness on the vital role glaciers, snow and ice play in the climate system and water cycle , as well as the far-reaching impacts of rapid glacial melt . It aims to promote global collaboration, strengthen scientific research, and promote policies and actions to protect glaciers and cryospheric systems. The UNESCO and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) officially launch the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, marking a crucial milestone in global efforts to protect the vital ice that provides freshwater to over 2 billion people. This global and coordinated initiative throughout the year will seek to highlight about the critical role of glaciers and address the urgent challenges posed by accelerated glacier melt. Around 70% of the global freshwater is stored in glaciers and ice sheets , however these ice forma...