Celebrating the first World Day for Glaciers: A call to protect our ice

Anika Beaudry
The Weather Network
March 21, 2025

Glaciers are vital components of Earth’s ecosystems—providing freshwater to over 2 billion people across the globe, as well as regulating sea levels and support biodiversity. Therefore, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has declared March 21 to be World Day for Glaciers.

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