The United Nations declares 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation to raise awareness about the importance of glaciers and the threats they face due to climate change.

The United Nations General Assembly declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP2025) to highlight the importance of glaciers and ensure that those relying on them receive the necessary services. The declaration was made at the request of Tajikistan, a mountainous country facing threats from melting glaciers. The objectives of the declaration include raising awareness of melting glaciers, advocating for policy changes, and promoting sustainable measures to preserve glaciers. The official launch occurred on March 21, coinciding with World Day for Glaciers. The International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation is scheduled from May 29 to June 1 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. There are more than 275,000 glaciers in the world, covering about 700,000 km² and storing about 170,000 km³ of ice, making their preservation crucial for global water security.