climate change adaptation

As part of the "Glaciers in the spotlight" series, read Rosie Witton's story about the potential for "last chance" tourism to the world's rapidly retreating glaciers to help rouse support for actions limiting climate change.

This International Year for the Conservation of Glaciers, and coinciding with the celebration of Mountain Day, the Andean Mountain Initiative (AMI) has released a vital new resource: the fifth installment of its "Infografías de los Andes" series, titled "Glaciers in the Andes."

This brief on the key lessons from the Sikkim, India, 2023 glacial lake outburst flood highlights the importance of early warning systems, hazard assessments, and risk reduction management in the face of growing climate-related hazards. Zoï contributed to content development and designed the brief.

Explore how technology is supporting climate change adaptation efforts in Nepal, Malawi, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Georgia.

Learn how the shrinking glaciers of Mount Kenya are reshaping the lives, livelihoods, and cultural identities of local communities in this UNEP blog.

Explore a comprehensive and systematic study of literature documenting human adaptation responses in global mountain regions in response to climate change

Read this UNEP article on why glaciers matter and why we should protect them!

This policy brief explores the complex interactions between natural and socioeconomic factors in mountain areas.