European Manifesto for a governance of glaciers and connected resources

Glaciers represent a fundamental component of the hydrological cycle, and their progressive retreat is causing significant impacts on the environment, human health, and well-being, and on the climate itself, thus jeopardizing the achievement of sustainable development goals. The severity of this situation has been emphasized by the United Nations General Assembly, which proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP).

Supported by Euromontana and more than 80 organisations around the world, this joint manifesto demands immediate and targeted political responses to the economic, social and environmental impacts of climate change.