In August 2024, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution to declare the period from 2025 to 2034 as the "Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences".

Championed by the Republic of France and the Republic of Tajikistan, and supported by a coalition of nations, this initiative underscores the urgent need for international scientific collaboration to mitigate the far-reaching effects of cryospheric changes on ecosystems, water security, and global climate stability.

A dedicated brainstorming session during the March 2025 celebrations in Paris will convene policymakers, scientists, and civil society to outline the priorities for the Decade of Action.

This session aims to identify innovative research approaches, foster cross-border partnerships, and strengthen the integration of cryospheric science into global climate adaptation strategies.

With UNESCO serving as the coordinating agency, the session will highlight the critical role of glaciers and the cryosphere in regulating freshwater resources.

This decade-long initiative builds on the momentum created by the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation and will serve as a launchpad for the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences.

It will lay the groundwork by fostering global cooperation on research, monitoring, and data-sharing to better predict the consequences of cryospheric changes on water resources, sea levels, and ecosystems.