Experiencing the melting of glaciers
By 2100, only 12 per cent of today’s glaciers will remain in the Alps. In the webinar kicking off the Erasmus+ project “Young Glacier Voices”, glacier experts talked about the disappearing ice.
In the webinar “Glaciers Explained”, experts Miha Pavšek, Marco Giardino and Vanda Bonardo shared exciting facts and scientific background knowledge about glacier melt. Glaciers make climate change tangible and are of great importance to us humans: as water reservoirs, for tourism, as part of our cultural identity and as a valuable natural resource.
The webinar forms the common basis for the “Young Glacier Voices” project. The aim of the project is to bring the loss of glaciers to life and impart knowledge about climate change. It encourages young people to raise their voices for glaciers and climate protection. Two international camps, educational activities and awareness campaigns are designed to raise environmental awareness among young adults. The Erasmus+ project “Young Glacier Voices” is co-funded by the European Union.
Registration for the first glacier expedition organised by Girls* on Ice as part of the project is already underway. Together with scientists, artists and mountain guides, a group of young women* will explore the glaciated mountains of Tyrol. The camp aims to spark curiosity and interest in the natural sciences, combine art and science, break down traditional gender roles and strengthen confidence in one’s own abilities in a relaxed environment. FLINTA* individuals between the ages of 15 and 17 can register for the glacier camp until 27 February 2026.
*Women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, transgender and agender individuals
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