International Cryosphere Climate Initiative
@iccinet.bsky.social
ICCI is a network of senior policy experts and researchers aiming to spread cryosphere science and preserve the cryosphere's key role in Earth's climate system.
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⬇️ LAUNCHED TODAY ⬇️
State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
Over 50 leading cryosphere scientists warn that current climate commitments, leading the world to well over 2°C, spell disaster for billions from global ice loss – but that damage can still be prevented.
Read here:
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
Over 50 leading cryosphere scientists warn that current climate commitments, leading the world to well over 2°C, spell disaster for billions from global ice loss – but that damage can still be prevented.
Read here:
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
Week 1 of #COP30 is a wrap in Belém.
Today’s events highlighted global links between glaciers, water security, climate finance, and ecosystem resilience — from Andes adaptation and glacier-risk financing to Amazon-cryosphere connections.
Missed an event? All sessions available at: lnkd.in/g4xgPcgf
Today’s events highlighted global links between glaciers, water security, climate finance, and ecosystem resilience — from Andes adaptation and glacier-risk financing to Amazon-cryosphere connections.
Missed an event? All sessions available at: lnkd.in/g4xgPcgf
November 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Week 1 of #COP30 is a wrap in Belém.
Today’s events highlighted global links between glaciers, water security, climate finance, and ecosystem resilience — from Andes adaptation and glacier-risk financing to Amazon-cryosphere connections.
Missed an event? All sessions available at: lnkd.in/g4xgPcgf
Today’s events highlighted global links between glaciers, water security, climate finance, and ecosystem resilience — from Andes adaptation and glacier-risk financing to Amazon-cryosphere connections.
Missed an event? All sessions available at: lnkd.in/g4xgPcgf
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“We cannot negotiate with the melting point of ice” -striking message from @iccinet.bsky.social report
Ice melt leads to the most profound long-term impact of the #climatecrisis - sea level rise
#climatecrisis
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ice melt leads to the most profound long-term impact of the #climatecrisis - sea level rise
#climatecrisis
Post by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop day 5 live: Indigenous activists blockade the summit centre as climate conference continues
As the climate conference goes into its fifth day, with huge amounts still unresolved, there were reports that activists had blockaded the entrance to the centre
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“We cannot negotiate with the melting point of ice” -striking message from @iccinet.bsky.social report
Ice melt leads to the most profound long-term impact of the #climatecrisis - sea level rise
#climatecrisis
Post by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ice melt leads to the most profound long-term impact of the #climatecrisis - sea level rise
#climatecrisis
Post by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
HAPPENING TODAY
The Perils of Ignoring Science and 1.5°C at #COP30: Tipping Points in the Cryosphere, Their Impacts & How to Avoid Them
📍 COP30 Blue Zone, Side Event Room 9, Area C
⏰ 15:00-16:30 BRT, Nov. 14
Dr. Chris Stokes, Dr. James Kirkham, Dr. Bill Hare, Dr. Norma Shorty, Dr. Al-Saiful Islam
The Perils of Ignoring Science and 1.5°C at #COP30: Tipping Points in the Cryosphere, Their Impacts & How to Avoid Them
📍 COP30 Blue Zone, Side Event Room 9, Area C
⏰ 15:00-16:30 BRT, Nov. 14
Dr. Chris Stokes, Dr. James Kirkham, Dr. Bill Hare, Dr. Norma Shorty, Dr. Al-Saiful Islam
November 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM
HAPPENING TODAY
The Perils of Ignoring Science and 1.5°C at #COP30: Tipping Points in the Cryosphere, Their Impacts & How to Avoid Them
📍 COP30 Blue Zone, Side Event Room 9, Area C
⏰ 15:00-16:30 BRT, Nov. 14
Dr. Chris Stokes, Dr. James Kirkham, Dr. Bill Hare, Dr. Norma Shorty, Dr. Al-Saiful Islam
The Perils of Ignoring Science and 1.5°C at #COP30: Tipping Points in the Cryosphere, Their Impacts & How to Avoid Them
📍 COP30 Blue Zone, Side Event Room 9, Area C
⏰ 15:00-16:30 BRT, Nov. 14
Dr. Chris Stokes, Dr. James Kirkham, Dr. Bill Hare, Dr. Norma Shorty, Dr. Al-Saiful Islam
⬇️ LAUNCHED TODAY ⬇️
State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
Over 50 leading cryosphere scientists warn that current climate commitments, leading the world to well over 2°C, spell disaster for billions from global ice loss – but that damage can still be prevented.
Read here:
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
Over 50 leading cryosphere scientists warn that current climate commitments, leading the world to well over 2°C, spell disaster for billions from global ice loss – but that damage can still be prevented.
Read here:
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
November 13, 2025 at 11:06 PM
⬇️ LAUNCHED TODAY ⬇️
State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
Over 50 leading cryosphere scientists warn that current climate commitments, leading the world to well over 2°C, spell disaster for billions from global ice loss – but that damage can still be prevented.
Read here:
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
State of the Cryosphere Report 2025
Over 50 leading cryosphere scientists warn that current climate commitments, leading the world to well over 2°C, spell disaster for billions from global ice loss – but that damage can still be prevented.
Read here:
iccinet.org/statecryo25/
Happening now!
Annual report on 2025 updates in Earth's frozen regions finds concerning losses over the past decade, and much larger preventable losses this century based on decisions made at UN climate summit #COP30 and beyond.
@geogdurham.bsky.social @iies.su.se @bolincentre.bsky.social @awi.de
Annual report on 2025 updates in Earth's frozen regions finds concerning losses over the past decade, and much larger preventable losses this century based on decisions made at UN climate summit #COP30 and beyond.
@geogdurham.bsky.social @iies.su.se @bolincentre.bsky.social @awi.de
November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Happening now!
Annual report on 2025 updates in Earth's frozen regions finds concerning losses over the past decade, and much larger preventable losses this century based on decisions made at UN climate summit #COP30 and beyond.
@geogdurham.bsky.social @iies.su.se @bolincentre.bsky.social @awi.de
Annual report on 2025 updates in Earth's frozen regions finds concerning losses over the past decade, and much larger preventable losses this century based on decisions made at UN climate summit #COP30 and beyond.
@geogdurham.bsky.social @iies.su.se @bolincentre.bsky.social @awi.de
Information for journalists at COP30:
TODAY 6:30pm, Thurs Nov. 13 | Media briefing on the State of the Cryosphere Report 2025 and its relevance for COP30 negotiations.
Join in person or online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_Gw...
🚨 Cryosphere Pavilion (left of main hallway, behind UNFCCC Pavilion)
TODAY 6:30pm, Thurs Nov. 13 | Media briefing on the State of the Cryosphere Report 2025 and its relevance for COP30 negotiations.
Join in person or online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_Gw...
🚨 Cryosphere Pavilion (left of main hallway, behind UNFCCC Pavilion)
November 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Information for journalists at COP30:
TODAY 6:30pm, Thurs Nov. 13 | Media briefing on the State of the Cryosphere Report 2025 and its relevance for COP30 negotiations.
Join in person or online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_Gw...
🚨 Cryosphere Pavilion (left of main hallway, behind UNFCCC Pavilion)
TODAY 6:30pm, Thurs Nov. 13 | Media briefing on the State of the Cryosphere Report 2025 and its relevance for COP30 negotiations.
Join in person or online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_Gw...
🚨 Cryosphere Pavilion (left of main hallway, behind UNFCCC Pavilion)
The COP30 Cryosphere Pavilion will host more three dozen side events over the next two weeks.
Our team of Early Career Scientists (all PhD and postdoctoral level) will help introduce speakers and explain the latest science.
Join in person or watch virtually! ❄️
youtube.com/@iccinet
Our team of Early Career Scientists (all PhD and postdoctoral level) will help introduce speakers and explain the latest science.
Join in person or watch virtually! ❄️
youtube.com/@iccinet
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The COP30 Cryosphere Pavilion will host more three dozen side events over the next two weeks.
Our team of Early Career Scientists (all PhD and postdoctoral level) will help introduce speakers and explain the latest science.
Join in person or watch virtually! ❄️
youtube.com/@iccinet
Our team of Early Career Scientists (all PhD and postdoctoral level) will help introduce speakers and explain the latest science.
Join in person or watch virtually! ❄️
youtube.com/@iccinet
Happening now at the #COP30 Cryosphere Pavilion!
Warming of 1.5°C is Too High for Polar Ice Sheets
➡️ Join live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzkW...
"Ice sheet contributions to sea-level rises have quadrupled since he 1990s, even under 1.2°C of warming," says Dr. Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social
Warming of 1.5°C is Too High for Polar Ice Sheets
➡️ Join live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzkW...
"Ice sheet contributions to sea-level rises have quadrupled since he 1990s, even under 1.2°C of warming," says Dr. Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Happening now at the #COP30 Cryosphere Pavilion!
Warming of 1.5°C is Too High for Polar Ice Sheets
➡️ Join live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzkW...
"Ice sheet contributions to sea-level rises have quadrupled since he 1990s, even under 1.2°C of warming," says Dr. Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social
Warming of 1.5°C is Too High for Polar Ice Sheets
➡️ Join live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzkW...
"Ice sheet contributions to sea-level rises have quadrupled since he 1990s, even under 1.2°C of warming," says Dr. Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social
Welcome to Day 3 of #COP30! Today’s focus: Polar Oceans 🌊❄️ Policy experts, scientists & Indigenous voices highlighted how safeguarding the cryosphere is vital to keeping 1.5°C within reach and ensuring a stable climate for all.
#Cryosphere #ClimateAction #Arctic #Glaciers #OceanProtection
#Cryosphere #ClimateAction #Arctic #Glaciers #OceanProtection
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Welcome to Day 3 of #COP30! Today’s focus: Polar Oceans 🌊❄️ Policy experts, scientists & Indigenous voices highlighted how safeguarding the cryosphere is vital to keeping 1.5°C within reach and ensuring a stable climate for all.
#Cryosphere #ClimateAction #Arctic #Glaciers #OceanProtection
#Cryosphere #ClimateAction #Arctic #Glaciers #OceanProtection
This morning’s session at the #COP30 Cryosphere Pavilion discussed the impacts of black carbon in the Arctic.
Updated emissions data and improved atmospheric modeling highlight why rapid reductions in black carbon remain essential for effective Arctic and global climate policy. Full schedule below!
Updated emissions data and improved atmospheric modeling highlight why rapid reductions in black carbon remain essential for effective Arctic and global climate policy. Full schedule below!
November 12, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This morning’s session at the #COP30 Cryosphere Pavilion discussed the impacts of black carbon in the Arctic.
Updated emissions data and improved atmospheric modeling highlight why rapid reductions in black carbon remain essential for effective Arctic and global climate policy. Full schedule below!
Updated emissions data and improved atmospheric modeling highlight why rapid reductions in black carbon remain essential for effective Arctic and global climate policy. Full schedule below!
Reposted by International Cryosphere Climate Initiative
Proposals to artificially cool the world’s polar regions to stem the impact of global warming are expensive, unfeasible and potentially dangerous, scientists say.
Scientists Warn Against Plans to Artificially Cool Polar Regions
Proposals to artificially cool the world’s polar regions — to stem the impact of global warming — are both expensive, unfeasible and potentially dangerous, according to new scientific research.
bloom.bg
September 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Proposals to artificially cool the world’s polar regions to stem the impact of global warming are expensive, unfeasible and potentially dangerous, scientists say.
An authoritative group of #climate scientists have reviewed 5 prominent ideas to #geoengineer the polar regions.
They conclude that these ideas are economically and practically unfeasible, environmentally dangerous & have major governance & ethics issues.
www.frontiersin.org/journals/sci...
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They conclude that these ideas are economically and practically unfeasible, environmentally dangerous & have major governance & ethics issues.
www.frontiersin.org/journals/sci...
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Frontiers | Safeguarding the polar regions from dangerous geoengineering: a critical assessment of proposed concepts and future prospects
Fossil-fuel burning is heating the planet with catastrophic consequences for its habitability and for the natural world on which our existence depends. Halti...
www.frontiersin.org
September 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
An authoritative group of #climate scientists have reviewed 5 prominent ideas to #geoengineer the polar regions.
They conclude that these ideas are economically and practically unfeasible, environmentally dangerous & have major governance & ethics issues.
www.frontiersin.org/journals/sci...
🌊🧪
They conclude that these ideas are economically and practically unfeasible, environmentally dangerous & have major governance & ethics issues.
www.frontiersin.org/journals/sci...
🌊🧪
Calling all Early Career Scientists!
We are offering an opportunity to bring your science to policymakers #COP30 by volunteering at the 2025 Cryosphere Pavilion!
Applications close Monday, September 1:
iccinet.org/cop30-cryosp...
Please share widely!
We are offering an opportunity to bring your science to policymakers #COP30 by volunteering at the 2025 Cryosphere Pavilion!
Applications close Monday, September 1:
iccinet.org/cop30-cryosp...
Please share widely!
August 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Calling all Early Career Scientists!
We are offering an opportunity to bring your science to policymakers #COP30 by volunteering at the 2025 Cryosphere Pavilion!
Applications close Monday, September 1:
iccinet.org/cop30-cryosp...
Please share widely!
We are offering an opportunity to bring your science to policymakers #COP30 by volunteering at the 2025 Cryosphere Pavilion!
Applications close Monday, September 1:
iccinet.org/cop30-cryosp...
Please share widely!
To save the cryosphere, we need to speed up the transition from fossil fuels in this year’s NDCs at COP30 🇧🇷
UNSG António Guterres delivered a landmark special address and launched a new report this morning: www.un.org/en/climatech...
UNSG António Guterres delivered a landmark special address and launched a new report this morning: www.un.org/en/climatech...
July 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
To save the cryosphere, we need to speed up the transition from fossil fuels in this year’s NDCs at COP30 🇧🇷
UNSG António Guterres delivered a landmark special address and launched a new report this morning: www.un.org/en/climatech...
UNSG António Guterres delivered a landmark special address and launched a new report this morning: www.un.org/en/climatech...
Reposted by International Cryosphere Climate Initiative
"The clean energy revolution is a fact. No government, no industry, no special interest can stop it."
Spot-on assessment from United Nations Secretary General António Guterres
Spot-on assessment from United Nations Secretary General António Guterres
July 22, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"The clean energy revolution is a fact. No government, no industry, no special interest can stop it."
Spot-on assessment from United Nations Secretary General António Guterres
Spot-on assessment from United Nations Secretary General António Guterres
Reposted by International Cryosphere Climate Initiative
#ShowYourStripes Day!
SCAR INSTANT is attending the ATCM in Milan, italy 🇮🇹. Temperature in Milan have increased drastically over the past 10 years. as the first heat wave strikes, it reminds us that polar areas are vunerable but regulate the temperature of the planet.🌏
@scar-antarctic.bsky.social
SCAR INSTANT is attending the ATCM in Milan, italy 🇮🇹. Temperature in Milan have increased drastically over the past 10 years. as the first heat wave strikes, it reminds us that polar areas are vunerable but regulate the temperature of the planet.🌏
@scar-antarctic.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#ShowYourStripes Day!
SCAR INSTANT is attending the ATCM in Milan, italy 🇮🇹. Temperature in Milan have increased drastically over the past 10 years. as the first heat wave strikes, it reminds us that polar areas are vunerable but regulate the temperature of the planet.🌏
@scar-antarctic.bsky.social
SCAR INSTANT is attending the ATCM in Milan, italy 🇮🇹. Temperature in Milan have increased drastically over the past 10 years. as the first heat wave strikes, it reminds us that polar areas are vunerable but regulate the temperature of the planet.🌏
@scar-antarctic.bsky.social
Today is the first day of the 47th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, held in Milan 🇮🇹 from June 23-July 3.
It will take place alongside the 27th meeting of the #CEP.
An important issue: the risk of multi-meter sea level rise if critical thresholds in the Antarctic Ice Sheet system are crossed.
It will take place alongside the 27th meeting of the #CEP.
An important issue: the risk of multi-meter sea level rise if critical thresholds in the Antarctic Ice Sheet system are crossed.
June 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today is the first day of the 47th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting, held in Milan 🇮🇹 from June 23-July 3.
It will take place alongside the 27th meeting of the #CEP.
An important issue: the risk of multi-meter sea level rise if critical thresholds in the Antarctic Ice Sheet system are crossed.
It will take place alongside the 27th meeting of the #CEP.
An important issue: the risk of multi-meter sea level rise if critical thresholds in the Antarctic Ice Sheet system are crossed.
Amid Melting Glaciers, G7 Looks Down
Meeting in the heart of Canada's glacier country during a year dedicated to glacier preservation and the next round of climate commitments, it can only be called a tragic miss that G7 leaders failed to address climate change.
📸 Dick Hoskins, Northern Rockies
Meeting in the heart of Canada's glacier country during a year dedicated to glacier preservation and the next round of climate commitments, it can only be called a tragic miss that G7 leaders failed to address climate change.
📸 Dick Hoskins, Northern Rockies
June 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Amid Melting Glaciers, G7 Looks Down
Meeting in the heart of Canada's glacier country during a year dedicated to glacier preservation and the next round of climate commitments, it can only be called a tragic miss that G7 leaders failed to address climate change.
📸 Dick Hoskins, Northern Rockies
Meeting in the heart of Canada's glacier country during a year dedicated to glacier preservation and the next round of climate commitments, it can only be called a tragic miss that G7 leaders failed to address climate change.
📸 Dick Hoskins, Northern Rockies
A press conference during Bonn climate negotiations today at 16:30 CEST will highlight two new papers on polar ice sheets and global glaciers.
Speakers: Dr. Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social, Dr. Harry Zekollari @vubrussel.bsky.social, and policy experts
Watch live: unfccc.int/event/icci-t...
Speakers: Dr. Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social, Dr. Harry Zekollari @vubrussel.bsky.social, and policy experts
Watch live: unfccc.int/event/icci-t...
June 17, 2025 at 8:13 AM
A press conference during Bonn climate negotiations today at 16:30 CEST will highlight two new papers on polar ice sheets and global glaciers.
Speakers: Dr. Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social, Dr. Harry Zekollari @vubrussel.bsky.social, and policy experts
Watch live: unfccc.int/event/icci-t...
Speakers: Dr. Chris Stokes @geogdurham.bsky.social, Dr. Harry Zekollari @vubrussel.bsky.social, and policy experts
Watch live: unfccc.int/event/icci-t...
Tune in this morning for the opening of the June UN Climate Meetings #SB62 in Bonn 🇺🇳
The meetings drive forward progress on key issues and prepare decisions for adoption at COP30 in November.
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell will be giving an opening speech: youtube.com/live/N2co8huVN
The meetings drive forward progress on key issues and prepare decisions for adoption at COP30 in November.
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell will be giving an opening speech: youtube.com/live/N2co8huVN
June 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Tune in this morning for the opening of the June UN Climate Meetings #SB62 in Bonn 🇺🇳
The meetings drive forward progress on key issues and prepare decisions for adoption at COP30 in November.
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell will be giving an opening speech: youtube.com/live/N2co8huVN
The meetings drive forward progress on key issues and prepare decisions for adoption at COP30 in November.
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Simon Stiell will be giving an opening speech: youtube.com/live/N2co8huVN
Today, ICCI are attending the High Level International Conference on Glaciers Preservation in Dushanbe.
Opening the conference, the President if Tajikistan stressed that "Glaciers preservation is not just the problem of countries with glaciers, it is a global crisis and requires a global response"
Opening the conference, the President if Tajikistan stressed that "Glaciers preservation is not just the problem of countries with glaciers, it is a global crisis and requires a global response"
May 30, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Today, ICCI are attending the High Level International Conference on Glaciers Preservation in Dushanbe.
Opening the conference, the President if Tajikistan stressed that "Glaciers preservation is not just the problem of countries with glaciers, it is a global crisis and requires a global response"
Opening the conference, the President if Tajikistan stressed that "Glaciers preservation is not just the problem of countries with glaciers, it is a global crisis and requires a global response"
Landmark study shows that our current emissions pathway will destroy over 75% of glacier ice globally, but ambitious mitigation (1.5°C) can still save twice as much
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Glacier preservation doubled by limiting warming to 1.5°C versus 2.7°C
Glaciers adapt slowly to changing climatic conditions, with long-term implications for sea-level rise and water supply. Using eight glacier models, we simulated global glacier evolution over multicent...
www.science.org
May 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Landmark study shows that our current emissions pathway will destroy over 75% of glacier ice globally, but ambitious mitigation (1.5°C) can still save twice as much
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Reposted by International Cryosphere Climate Initiative
Shocking scenes following the disintegration and collapse of the Birch Glacier. A stark example of the evolving nature of cryospheric hazards under rapid warming and deglaciation in mountain regions. Monitoring and early evacuation prevented a bigger human impact here.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Swiss glacier collapse buries most of village of Blatten
Many homes in Blatten have been flattened after a large chunk of the Birch glacier fell on to the village.
www.bbc.com
May 29, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Shocking scenes following the disintegration and collapse of the Birch Glacier. A stark example of the evolving nature of cryospheric hazards under rapid warming and deglaciation in mountain regions. Monitoring and early evacuation prevented a bigger human impact here.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Reposted by International Cryosphere Climate Initiative
Birchgletscher collapse, before and after.
May 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Birchgletscher collapse, before and after.
❄️Today is the first day of the High-level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation in Dushanbe, Tajikistan!
dushanbeicgp2025.com
As a highlight of #IYGP2025, discussions will center around preserving global snowpack and glaciers. ❄️
dushanbeicgp2025.com
As a highlight of #IYGP2025, discussions will center around preserving global snowpack and glaciers. ❄️
High-Level Internationall Conference on Glaciers Preservation 29-31 May, 2025 Dushanbe, Tajikistan
High-Level Internationall Conference on Glaciers Preservation 29-31 May, 2025 Dushanbe, Tajikistan
dushanbeicgp2025.com
May 29, 2025 at 2:47 AM
❄️Today is the first day of the High-level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation in Dushanbe, Tajikistan!
dushanbeicgp2025.com
As a highlight of #IYGP2025, discussions will center around preserving global snowpack and glaciers. ❄️
dushanbeicgp2025.com
As a highlight of #IYGP2025, discussions will center around preserving global snowpack and glaciers. ❄️