glaciers
Redefining the meaning of “at a glacial pace”
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.
New Infographic Illuminates the Crisis and Cultural Value of Andean Glaciers
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."
The voices of glaciers: a human chronicle of ice, loss, and resilience
Explore the testimonies of individuals whose lives are intimately connected to tropical glaciers in the Andes, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Adapting to climate change in the mountains: Legislative solutions from around the world
Learn about laws and policies that support climate change adaptation efforts in mountains in this series of 'legislative solutions'.
Impressions from Mount Kenya, where fading glaciers are reshaping lives
Learn how the shrinking glaciers of Mount Kenya are reshaping the lives, livelihoods, and cultural identities of local communities in this UNEP blog.
World Day for Glaciers 2026
Summary UNESCO will celebrate the World Day for Glaciers and the World Water Day at its Headquarters in Paris on...
Why glaciers matter – and the new push to protect them
Read this UNEP article on why glaciers matter and why we should protect them!
Call for expressions of interest: World Day for Glaciers 2026
World Day for Glaciers 2026 A two-day event organized by UNESCO to celebrate World Day for Glaciers 2026 will mark...
Glaciers and mountains: the food, water security and livelihoods nexus
This technical brief examines the links between glaciers, agriculture and livelihoods, drawing on evidence from the Andes, Himalaya, Central Asia and beyond.
Connecting Knowledge and Action in Mountains: Highlights from 2025
Explore the 2025 activities of the Adaptation at Altitude Knowledge Network!