International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025
WMO, in collaboration with UNESCO, led efforts for the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025 (IYGP 2025). Established by UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution A/RES/77/158, adopted in December 2022 during the 77th UNGA, this initiative also designates 21 March as the annual World Day for Glaciers, starting in 2025. Through the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, WMO and UNESCO aimed to raise awareness about the vital role glaciers, snow, and ice play in the climate system and hydrological cycle, as well as the far-reaching impacts of rapid glacial melt.
IYGP 2025 focused on raising awareness, advocating for policy change, and facilitating actionable, sustainable measures to preserve glaciers. It was part of a larger effort to gather global support, promote research, and improve access to cryosphere data, aiming to mitigate the consequences of rapid glacier melting. WMO and UNESCO invite WMO Members, other UN agencies, and scientific organizations to support the initiative.
Official website of the IYGP 2025
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Objectives
- Mobilize global efforts to prevent further melting of glaciers, preserve their ecosystem functions, and ensure sustainable use of water resources
- Raise awareness
- Foster collaboration
- Advocate for action
- Enhance scientific understanding
- Strengthen policy frameworks and financial support
