EPB Participates in World Day for Glaciers 2026 at UNESCO Paris
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Maria Grigoratou
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The World Day for Glaciers 2026 will take place on 18–19 March 2026 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, bringing together scientists, policymakers and stakeholders to highlight the importance of glaciers and the impacts of their rapid change.
The event marks the closing of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025 and the launch of the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034), with sessions and discussions aimed at strengthening research, cooperation and action on cryospheric change.
Across the two days, the programme includes high-level sessions, thematic panels and side events addressing the links between the cryosphere, water systems and broader societal challenges, while presenting outcomes from the International Year and next steps for the decade ahead.
As part of the official programme, the Executive Secretary of the European Polar Board will participate as a panelist in a session marking the technical launch of the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034), outlining its objectives, priorities and implementation framework. The session will take place on 18 March 2026, from 14:30 to 15:30 (CET).
Further information on the programme and registration is available on the official website.