Srinagar, Mar 23, March 23 -- To highlight the pressing issue of glacier conservation and water security, the Department of Environmental Science (DES), University of Kashmir (KU), organized a one-day symposium on 'Glacier Preservation' in observance of World Water Day 2025. The event, held in hybrid mode, brought together experts to explore the challenges of glacier conservation in the Himalayan region and the pressing need for sustainable strategies. Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan, in her message, highlighted the importance of glacier preservation for the region's water security. "Glaciers are vital sources of freshwater, supporting ecosystems and livelihoods and their preservation is essential. We must work collaboratively for ...