Call for expressions of interest: World Day for Glaciers 2026

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  • January 23, 2026
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  • Event: 19/03/2026 - 09:00 (UTC +02:00) - 20/03/2026 - 17:00 (UTC +02:00)
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World Day for Glaciers 2026

A two-day event organized by UNESCO to celebrate World Day for Glaciers 2026 will mark the closing of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP2025) co-led by UNESCO and WMO and the technical launch of the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (DACS 2025-2034), coordinated by UNESCO. The aim is to ensure that the momentum created during the International Year carries forward into a sustained global effort for the next decade. Find out more about the Decade of Action here.

UNESCO invites expressions of interest to organize side events at its Headquarters in Paris on 19–20 March 2026, in the context of the World Day for Glaciers 2026 celebration.

Submit a Side Event Proposal

This event will provide a dedicated platform for interested stakeholders to organize side events showcasing solutions, scientific advances, and partnerships that contribute to glacier preservation, risk reduction, and climate resilience.

Side event proposals will be reviewed by UNESCO, and concerned individuals will be notified by mid-February 2026.

Submit your proposal here!

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