Srinagar, Dec. 20 -- Glaciers are a crucial component of the Earth's climate system, providing freshwater resources for billions of people and regulating global temperatures. However, rapid climate change has accelerated glacial melt, leading to dire consequences for ecosystems, water supply, and sea levels. As global efforts intensify, 2025 has been declared the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation by the United Nations, aiming to raise awareness and drive policy action to mitigate glacier loss.

The Current State of Glacial Decline

Scientific studies indicate that glaciers worldwide are retreating at unprecedented rates. The State of the Cryosphere 2024 Report warns that the current trajectory of ice loss could result in severe...