21 Mar 2025
10:00
- 13:00
UTC−04:00
New York,
United States of America
Tajikistan, Barbados, Peru, Senegal, Singapore, Switzerland, and the UAE, together with UNESCO, WMO, UN-Water, UNDESA, UNDRR, IAEA, IUCN, and UNU-INWEH, kindly invite you to the High-Level Celebration of the World Day for Glaciers & World Water Day 2025.
For the celebration of the first World Day for Glaciers and the pivot event of the World Water Day, a high-level event will take place on 21 March 2025 at the UN Headquarters in New York.
This event is a cornerstone of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025, uniting global stakeholders to address the urgent challenges of water security and climate change.
Why Should You Attend?
This joint celebration will bring together world leaders, policymakers, scientists, and civil society to:
- Raise awareness about the urgent challenges posed by glacier retreat.
- Explore solutions to mitigate water insecurity due to melting glaciers.
- Showcase scientific advancements in cryosphere research and climate adaptation.
- Highlight policy actions to ensure sustainable water access for future generations.
Event Highlights
- High-Level Panel Discussions: Featuring UN leaders, government officials, and climate experts.
- Scientific Presentations: Showcasing cutting-edge research on glacier preservation.
- Launch of the UN World Water Development Report 2025.
- Policy Dialogues: Exploring solutions for international cooperation and water security.
- Networking Opportunities: Engage with global stakeholders committed to water sustainability.
Venue
