GlacierHub23
Glaciers bring us valuable insights as they sit on the frontlines of climate change. Each week, GlacierHub shares stories about lessons to humanity in the form of changing water supplies, natural resource conflicts, omnipresent natural hazards and threats to biodiversity. It describes the responses of indigenous peoples, scientists, artists, local communities and organizations to the challenges brought by glacier retreat—demonstrating the relevance of the world’s high icy places for all humankind.
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National Parks in Argentina: Scenery or Sovereignty?
A new study traces the political and economic forces that led to the creation and development of Los Glaciares National Park in Patagonia.
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How Might This Year’s Forest Fires Impact Glaciers in the West?
Glaciologist Mauri Pelto shares his first-hand observations and knowledge about how ash from the fires could impact this important resource.
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Hindu Kush Himalaya Nations Vow to Protect Mountains in Recent Summit
Eight nations convened to promote sustainable actions in the Hindu Kush Himalayas, a powerful move amid political struggles.
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Video Projected on Glacier Beckons Worldwide Climate Action
Youth and Greenpeace activists projected a video onto a glacier in Svalbard, following a trend of using glaciers to call attention to the climate emergency.
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Irrigation in High Mountain Asia is Creating Unexpected Glacier Growth
Irrigated agricultural plains in regions of High Mountain Asia are driving increased snowfall accumulation, protecting glaciers from temperature rises.
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New Storm King Art Exhibit Features Glass, Marble, and Glacial History
Artist Martha Tuttle speaks on her project, titled ‘a stone that thinks of Enceladus,’ and its connection to the glacial landforms of the Hudson Valley.
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Damage Uncovered on Antarctic Glaciers Reveals Worrying Signs for Sea Level Rise
A new study has revealed extensive new damage to two major Antarctic glaciers that creates the conditions needed for ice shelf collapse.
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Controversial Alaskan Mine Receives a Push From the Trump Administration
A proposed rare earth element mine on a mountainous island in Alaska is at the center of a geopolitical conflict and an environmental crisis.
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Timelines Project Paints the Lines of Glacier Retreat
Artist Fabian Oefner used drones and long-exposure photography to paint light trails on two Swiss glaciers, creating glowing lines that bring the glaciers’ dramatic retreats into high relief.
COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
