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A call to action
Global warming is accelerating glacier melt. Since 1975, glaciers¡ªexcluding the Greenland and Antarctica ice sheets¡ªhave lost over 9,000 billion tonnes of ice. 'To put that into context, 273 billion tonnes of ice lost every year corresponds to the entire world¡¯s water intake for 30 years,' explains Michael Zemp, director of the World Glacier Monitoring Service. Get to know more about why we need to act now.
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How to save humanity from climate breakdown
Celeste Saulo has always been fascinated by the weather. Now Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), she is seeing climate breakdown warp global weather systems beyond recognition, with devastating impacts on countless lives and livelihoods. This is what keeps her Awake at Night. Check out this interview from our series showcasing the work and dedication of UN staff in the podcast "Awake at Night".
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Bhutan's glacier lakes, carved over millennia, are a testament to nature¡¯s grandeur¡ªand its vulnerability. Facing rising temperatures and dwindling water sources, local communities and policymakers are pioneering bold adaptation strategies to preserve these icy reservoirs. Discover the urgent challenges and resilient hope hidden in Bhutan¡¯s glacier lakes. The story includes experiences from other countries about how to tackle the water crisis.
Ailin Sol Ortone Lois has been monitoring Patagonian glaciers with satellite images for almost 20 years, as part of her work in a research group on space technologies applied to the environment in Argentina. Get inspired by her journey.