As glaciers melt at unprecedented rates, threatening global water security and climate stability, scientists from Europe and India have joined forces under a new initiative—CryoSCOPE. Launched in Helsinki, the project aims to advance understanding of how snow, ice, air, and water interact, and how their rapid changes shape climate and ecosystems.
Glaciers are losing an average of 267 gigatons of ice annually—double the pace of two decades ago—raising concerns over rising seas, disrupted water cycles, and dangerous tipping points. By combining field research in the Alps, Arctic, and Himalayas with AI-driven models, CryoSCOPE will generate open-source data to inform adaptation strategies, disaster risk management, and IPCC assessments.
Researchers highlight that studying glaciers, permafrost, and snow in isolation is no longer enough. Instead, CryoSCOPE connects local processes with global models, offering sharper insights for policymakers and communities as the world enters the UN’s Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034).
TunisianMonitorOnline (Douha Saafi)
