During a meeting of the World Meteorological Organization in Geneva, the United Nations called for urgent international coordination to tackle the consequences of climate change, specifically focusing on shrinking sea ice, melting glaciers, and significant and often irreversible transformations in the cryosphere, reports Al Rai Daily.
The organization approved a resolution, supported unanimously by member states, making the study of cryosphere modifications a top priority.
Spokeswoman Claire Nullis stated that the decision was prompted by the escalating impact of diminishing sea ice, melting glaciers, ice cap changes, permafrost thawing, and their associated risks on sea level rise, water security, economies, and ecosystems. The World Meteorological Organization aims to enhance observations, weather forecasts, data exchange, and research coordination in response to these challenges.
Monitoring efforts were emphasized as essential to understanding the scale and speed of these changes. Claire Nullis further emphasized the critical importance of managing water resources, given that over a billion people rely on water derived from melting snow and glaciers. The future security of water supplies depends on addressing the consequences of disappearing glaciers and taking proactive measures.
