Glaciers, often called nature’s water towers, play a vital role in our planet’s ecosystem. Storing around 70 percent of Earth’s freshwater, these majestic ice masses are much more than frozen landscapes—they are the lifelines for over 2 billion people who depend on seasonal meltwater for drinking, agriculture, and hydropower.
On this World Day for Glaciers, communities across the globe are uniting to celebrate and safeguard these natural reservoirs. The seasonal melt not only nourishes rivers, forests, and farmlands but also helps regulate sea levels, sustaining biodiversity and ecological balance.
This day serves as a call to action for young global citizens, tech innovators, and changemakers. Using data-driven insights and collaborative strategies, they are exploring sustainable ways to protect these frozen treasures. In doing so, they are not only preserving water resources, but also ensuring a resilient and sustainable future for our world.
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