In our Cryosphere Capsules this week, we would like to highlight the importance of mountain glaciers and snow on communities across the world in celebration of International Mountains Day, December 11. The theme this year is “Women Move Mountains,” bringing a special focus to the key role women play in environmental protection and the social and economic development of mountain regions. Thank you to everyone who works to protect mountain regions, from the scientists involved in data collection and modeling, to the policy makers who motivate action, to local communities working to preserve these high altitude regions for future generations!
The ICCI Cryosphere Capsules Team
Nature Communications, 1 April 2026 A growing network of meltwater lakes along the edge of…
Nature Communications, 6 April 2026 Arctic warming increases the amount of iron draining out of…
Nature Climate Change, 30 March 2026 Rising temperatures increase the frequency of retrogressive thaw slumps…
Nature Communications, 30 March 2026 Surface melting in Antarctica is projected to increase this century,…
Permafrost is a critical component of the global climate system because its thaw releases vast…
Communications Earth & Environment, 27 March 2026 The potential collapse of the major system of…