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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.
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...
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!
Melting Heritage: Adapting to a changing snow and ice cover in the South Caucasus
Learn about how the South Caucasus are adapting to changing snow and ice cover, and read the recommendations for building resilience to a melting cryosphere!
