UNESCO invites expressions of interest to organize side events at its Headquarters in Paris on 19–20 March 2026, in the context of the World Day for Glaciers 2026 celebration.
World Day for Glaciers 2026
A two-day event organized by UNESCO to celebrate World Day for Glaciers 2026 will mark the closing of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP2025) co-led by UNESCO and WMO and the technical launch of the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (DACS 2025-2034), coordinated by UNESCO. The aim is to ensure that the momentum created during the International Year carries forward into a sustained global effort for the next decade.
Submit a Side Event Proposal
This event will provide a dedicated platform for interested stakeholders to organize side events showcasing solutions, scientific advances, and partnerships that contribute to glacier preservation, risk reduction, and climate resilience.
Side event proposals will be reviewed by UNESCO, and concerned individuals will be notified by mid-February 2026.
About the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025-2034)
Our cryosphere – glaciers, ice caps, snow and permafrost – is melting at an unprecedented pace. Urgent action is needed to safeguard these vital frozen areas on which billions rely for freshwater and climate stability.
Endorsed by the UN, the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034) is a global effort to boost research and drive urgent action to protect Earth’s frozen areas. UNESCO has been mandated to lead this Decade and calls on scientists, governments, and communities worldwide to unite and protect the cryosphere and safeguard the billions of people who depend on them for their survival.
Practical information on event registration and detailed programme will be shared on relevant platforms soon.
More information
- International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation 2025
- Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences 2025-2034
- UNESCO IHP
Cover image by Stephen Crane.