John Pomeroy provided a keynote at COP29 on the issues we face as we move from the International Year for Glaciers’ Preservation (2025) to the Decade of Action for the Cryospheric Sciences (2025-2034). The recording is available to watch below or on YouTube.

From the International Year of Glaciers Preservation to Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences

This event aims to launch a global call for bridging the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025 and the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences 2025-2034. Leveraging the momentum from 2025 to build a solid foundation for the Decade, the event will focus on scientific collaboration, policy integration, and community actions. Further discussions will center on raising the profile of science and advancing scientific research to tackle cryosphere-related challenges globally. It will highlight the critical role of glaciers and the cryosphere in climate regulation, water resources, and sustainable development while emphasizing the urgent need for action.