Research from the World Meteorological Organization highlights that five of the last six years have recorded unprecedented glacier retreat. Significant loss—over 9,000 billion tons—imperils freshwater supplies essential for communities and ecosystems globally. Furthermore, glaciers serve as crucial 'water towers,' and their decline leads to increased natural hazards like floods. The UN has designated 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, aiming to boost awareness about glaciers' critical role in climate systems. The dire situation, particularly visible in places like Mount Kenya, underscores the immediate need for conservation efforts.
The planet is home to 275,000 high mountain glaciers, which store about 70% of the world's freshwater resources, vital for rural areas and cities alike.
Since records began in 1975, glaciers have reduced by more than 9,000 billion tons, equivalent to a huge ice block the size of Germany.
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