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UNESCO and WMO Launch the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025

Excerpt:  “UNESCO and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have officially launched the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation on January 21st, 2025, marking a crucial milestone in global efforts to protect these essential water towers that provide freshwater to over 2 billion people worldwide. Numerous activities and events during the year will seek to  raise global awareness about the critical role of glaciers in the climate system and hydrological cycle, while addressing the urgent challenges posed by accelerated glacier melting.”

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Credit: Melanie Biausque/WMO Photo Competition