#TopicOfTheDay: The United Nations marks March 21 as the World Day for Glaciers, an observance established to raise global awareness about the rapid melting of the cryosphere and its impact on the 70% of Earth’s freshwater stored in ice.

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#TopicOfTheDay: The United Nations marks March 21 as the World Day for Glaciers, an observance established to raise global awareness about the rapid melting of the cryosphere and its impact on the 70% of Earth’s freshwater stored in ice.

For 2026, the theme is "Science-Guided Action for Glacier Preservation," which highlights the transition from the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation (2025) into the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034).

Glaciers and Climate Change

The relationship between glaciers and climate change is undeniable and deeply concerning. Glaciers act as sensitive indicators of changes in the Earth's climate, and their rapid retreat provides stark evidence of global warming.

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