We use cookies to imporve your experience. By using our site, you consent to our cookie policy Learn more
arrow arrow_up breadcrumb-chevron-right breadcrumb-home dropdown-arrow-down loader GALogoWUNEP GALogo2018 GALogo2019 menu read-more-plus rrss-email rrss-facebook rrss-flickr rrss-instagram rrss-linkedin rrss-twitter rrss-vimeo rrss-youtube rrss_google_plus rrss_skype rrss_web pdf search share Completed In Process Ideas In Develpment Toogle Toogle Thumbnail View List View play close filter-collapse filter edit media_photo_library media_video_library graphics pictures videos collections next

International Year of Glaciers 2025

Glaciers are vanishing. Even the ice-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro may soon be just a memory.

This short animation highlights the rapid loss of glaciers in UNESCO World Heritage sites – from the Dolomites in Italy to Yosemite in the US – and why 2025 has been named the International Year of Glacier Preservation by the UN.

It’s a call to protect these vital water sources before they disappear.


Learn more at unglaciers.org.


Year: 2025

Produced by: GRID-Arendal

Tags: glacier UNESCO World Heritage