The theme of World Water Day 2025 is ‘Glacier Preservation’
Glaciers play a vital role in our lives, providing essential meltwater for various purposes like drinking, agriculture, and clean energy production. However, the rapid melting of glaciers is leading to uncertain water flows, impacting both people and the planet significantly.
To address this issue, it is crucial to implement global carbon emission reductions and local adaptation strategies to cope with shrinking glaciers. This World Water Day, let's prioritize glacier preservation in our efforts to combat climate change and the global water crisis.
Key facts:
- In 2023, glaciers experienced the largest mass loss in 50 years, shedding over 600 gigatons of water.
- Approximately 70% of the Earth's freshwater is stored as snow or ice.
- Nearly 2 billion individuals depend on glacier meltwater for various purposes such as drinking, agriculture, and energy generation.
- The accelerated melting of glaciers is a significant contributor to rising global sea levels, with today's levels surpassing those of 1900 by about 20 cm.
- Keeping global warming below 1.5°C could safeguard glaciers in two-thirds of World Heritage sites.
Let's come together this World Water Day to raise awareness about the importance of glacier preservation and its impact on our environment and livelihoods.
Source: United Nations
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