As announced by the United Nations General Assembly, 2025 is the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, the aim being to raise society’s awareness about the essential role played by these white giants in the global climatic and hydrological system.
Their accelerated melting, caused by rising temperatures and pollution, is one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, with profound impacts on the ecosystem, on biodiversity and on local economies. Today, glaciers cover about 10% of the earth’s surface and they are home to a unique biodiversity that risks extinction as they melt. Their disappearance will affect the availability of fresh water, will endanger mountain habitats and will have direct repercussions on sectors such as tourism, agriculture, animal grazing and the production of hydroelectric power.
The Year of Glaciers at the MUSE
From March to October 2025, take part in a wide-ranging programme of events with exhibitions, educational workshops, themed days, conferences detailing the results of scientific research and shows, and you will learn about the world of the glaciers and understand their value for our future.
Take part in the events
Dal ghiaccio a noi, 2025
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