Under the banner of ‘Friends of Science’, in an overflowing press conference at SB64, diplomats from Fiji, Nepal, the EU, Switzerland, Sierra Leone and Panama vowed to ensure that decision-making in the UN climate process remains based on the “best available science”. @climatechangenews.com 🔗 ⬇️

Yesterday, ICCI had the privilege of co-moderating two sessions at the Dialogue on Mountains and Climate Change at #SB64. Mountains are of global importance. Their glaciers and snowpack regulate river flow, support agriculture and livelihoods, and store freshwater that billions of people depend on.

57 countries gathered in Santa Marta for the first-ever conference dedicated to transitioning away from fossil fuels, and here are three key takeaways from the closing plenary 🧵

For the first time, countries, communities, and civil society convened outside formal UN climate talks with a single focus – the practical delivery of the fossil fuel transition. After six day of meetings, the closing plenary in Santa Marta is now underway! transitionawayconference.com

NPR@npr.org · 3mo ago

Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal. n.pr/3R8HSah

Today, scientists and researchers released the Santa Marta Action Repertoire (SMART), the culmination of over five months of work. It presents 12 core insights from 16 work streams that will be shared with governments at the High-Level Segment (Tue-Wed), followed by a synthesis report. Link below!

International Cryosphere Climate Initiative@iccinet.org · 3mo ago

The first international conference dedicated to transitioning away from fossil fuels began last Friday, co-hosted by Colombia 🇨🇴 and the Netherlands 🇳🇱 Our Global Mountains Director is on the ground all week, advancing discussions on a just, science-based transition. transitionawayconference.com

The first international conference dedicated to transitioning away from fossil fuels began last Friday, co-hosted by Colombia 🇨🇴 and the Netherlands 🇳🇱 Our Global Mountains Director is on the ground all week, advancing discussions on a just, science-based transition. transitionawayconference.com

First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels

Colombia and the Netherlands will host the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. The Conference is designed as a space for countries, subnational governments and other stakeholders...

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Happy #EarthDay! 🌍 Today we are launching a white paper on Barriers to Glaciers-Related Financing. As temperatures continue to rise, finance will be needed to respond to the impact of glacier loss on mountain 🗻 and water 🧊 ecosystems. iccinet.org/glacier-fina...

2026 Arctic sea ice maximum ties with record-breaking low set in 2025. This year’s maximum sea ice extent likely occurred on March 15, reaching only 14.29 million km2. This is the smallest maximum in the 48-year satellite record, falling about 20,000 km2 lower than 2025. @nsidc.bsky.social

The World Meteorological Organization report on the State of the Global Climate 2025 was released today: "Earth's energy imbalance has been growing since the 1960s, reaching a record high in 2025." "Extreme weather impacts millions and costs billions." Press release: wmo.int/news/media-c...

Today is the opening day of the 2026 Monaco Polar Symposium from Feb 25-27. The key focus: actionable steps to translate polar research into climate action 🧊 We will share more about the program, panels, and key moments throughout the week! #Cryosphere #ClimateAction

The future of the Antarctic Peninsula under three different scenarios - the choices we make today determine the future. Policy Brief with @granthamicl.bsky.social spiral.imperial.ac.uk/entities/pub...

Climate change and its impact on the Antarctic Peninsula

The Antarctic Peninsula, part of the British Antarctic Territory, is a global biodiversity hotspot, and a focus of tourism, scientific and fishing operations. The region is warming rapidly, at up to t...

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Future of the Antarctic Peninsula depends on choices today! High emissions cause more days above 0C, rain, ocean warming, and more extreme weather events. Limiting temps below 2C, with effective governance to increase resilience will limit potential change. www.frontiersin.org/journals/env...

Frontiers | The Antarctic Peninsula under present day climate and future low, medium-high and very high emissions scenarios

The Antarctic Peninsula is warming rapidly, with more frequent extreme temperature and precipitation events, reduced sea ice, glacier retreat, ice shelf coll...

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Tipping points of the #Antarctic ice sheet revealed! Temperatures of 1–2 °C above preindustrial levels triggers the long-term collapse of 40% of marine ice in West Antarctica once the ice sheet fully responds. Marine-based sectors in East Antarctica are at risk of losing stability at 2–5 °C.

Julius Garbe@juliusgarbe.github.io · 6mo ago

🔔🚨 New Publication Alert! Research has shown that the Antarctic Ice Sheet is a climate tipping element. We found: it’s not one — it’s many. 📄 Paper (open access): www.nature.com/articles/s41... 📢 Press release: www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late... Tread below 🧵👇

NEW: Antarctic ice sheet not one tipping element, but interacting basins with distinct thresholds. ~40% of West Antarctic ice may be committed to long-term loss; parts of East Antarctica face risks at 2–3°C. @ricarda-winkelmann.bsky.social @juliusgarbe.github.io www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...

New study identifies sequence of critical thresholds for Antarctic ice basins

16.02.2026 - The Antarctic ice sheet does not behave as one single tipping element, but as a set of interacting basins with different critical thresholds. This is the finding of a new study by the Pot...

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How can cryosphere science shape climate policy? AMI Chief Science Advisor Dr. James Kirkham explains how cryosphere science can inform UN climate negotiations, build political ambition, and help protect melting snow and ice at a critical moment for climate action. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyfD...

Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)@scar-antarctic.bsky.social · 7mo ago

INSTANT invites you to a webinar on climate science diplomacy with Dr. James Kirkham (International Cryosphere Climate Initiative). "Climate science diplomacy: What is it? How do YOU do it? And how can we make policymakers care about ice?” 📅 30 January, 12:00 CET scar.org/scar-news/pr...

ICCI's @jdkirkham.bsky.social will be speaking next week on cryosphere science diplomacy, what happened at #COP30, and what to look out for in 2026!

Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)@scar-antarctic.bsky.social · 7mo ago

INSTANT invites you to a webinar on climate science diplomacy with Dr. James Kirkham (International Cryosphere Climate Initiative). "Climate science diplomacy: What is it? How do YOU do it? And how can we make policymakers care about ice?” 📅 30 January, 12:00 CET scar.org/scar-news/pr...

As world leaders, businesses and civil society gather in #Davos for the #WEF, here is a timely reminder why Greenland is indispensable to global #climate science 🧪 via: Prof Martin Siegert in @theconversation.com theconversation.com/why-greenlan...

Why Greenland is indispensable to global climate science

With no Antarctica-style treaty to protect Greenland, a US takeover could mean scientists lose access.

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As world leaders, businesses and civil society gather in #Davos for the #WEF, here is a timely reminder why Greenland is indispensable to global #climate science 🧪 via: Prof Martin Siegert in @theconversation.com theconversation.com/why-greenlan...

Why Greenland is indispensable to global climate science

With no Antarctica-style treaty to protect Greenland, a US takeover could mean scientists lose access.

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Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it! 👇Commentary in @theconversation.com about recent efforts to downplay and diminish #science at #COP30 🧪🌊❄️

James Kirkham@jdkirkham.bsky.social · 8mo ago

As scientists 🧪 who regularly attend UN #climate summits, we've noticed efforts to downplay, confuse and dilute the latest scientific findings, especially from the cryosphere ❄️. This is alarming. More details in @theconversation.com theconversation.com/earths-froze... @geogdurham.bsky.social

Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it theconversation.com/earths-froze...

Earth’s frozen regions are sending a clear warning about climate change – but politicians are ignoring it

The warning lights from the cryosphere have been flashing red for several years and governments and policymakers ignore this at their peril.

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Rising temperatures could to lead to the loss of thousands of glaciers per year, with up to ~4,000 vanishing annually under high emissions. 1.5°C could halve this loss 🧵 @landervt.bsky.social @harryzeko.bsky.social @matthias-huss.bsky.social @davidrounce.bsky.social @lilianschuster.bsky.social

Join us at UNEA-7 this Thursday Dec. 11 on International Mountain Day: Moderated by @unep.org's Mr. Lewis Pugh, the event will focus on cryosphere changes, regional solutions for mountain ecosystems, and frameworks for assessing losses of biodiversity and ecosystem services. 🔗 Livestream below!

Reflections on COP30 Global Mutirão final decision text:

Despite 🔥 and 🌧 at #COP30, we are happy to share the latest info on #AMOC shutdown from @rahmstorf.bsky.social, including perspectives from Iceland and UK govs filmed after the COP venue was evacuated! Important messages to heed as COP30 negotiations go to the wire! 🧪🌊 youtu.be/B-0eQnEEsYA

After COP30 Fire and Floods: AMOC Shutdown

YouTube video by International Cryosphere Climate Initiative

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Pleased I could participate remotely in COP30 yesterday to talk about the impact of changing ice conditions on emperor penguins - at the fantastic @iccinet.bsky.social pavilion. The ICCI do great work at COP, highlighting the importance of limiting warming for the cryo: www.youtube.com/@iccinet

International Cryosphere Climate Initiative

International Cryosphere Climate Initiative (ICCI) is a network of senior policy experts and researchers aiming to spread cryosphere science and preserve the cryosphere's key role in Earth's climate s...

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Happening in less than 1 hr here at #COP30

International Cryosphere Climate Initiative@iccinet.org · 9mo ago

Tomorrow at #COP30 and online @rahmstorf.bsky.social will present latest AMOC science & potential impacts of shutdown The event will be chaired by Minister Johannsson of Iceland and will include perspectives from representatives of Ireland, UK, Canada, and Finland iccinet.org/cop30-cryosp... 🧪🌊

Tomorrow at #COP30 and online @rahmstorf.bsky.social will present latest AMOC science & potential impacts of shutdown The event will be chaired by Minister Johannsson of Iceland and will include perspectives from representatives of Ireland, UK, Canada, and Finland iccinet.org/cop30-cryosp... 🧪🌊

For anyone at #COP30 today or online, the Cryosphere Pavilion is hosting a quiz at 6.30 pm today! Come and test how much you know about the Earth's frozen regions and their relevance for the negotiations happening live in Belem!

4/ Emissions cuts? Temperature limits? 🧊 As @iccinet.bsky.social says, we cannot negotiate with the melting point of ice. “Losing sea ice is making climate change up to 15 percent worse than it would otherwise be.” — @edoddridge.bsky.social @utas.edu.au ▶️ aapp.shorthandstories.com/a-world-with...

Some snapshots from #COP30 and the Cryosphere Pavilion, where Prof. Gustaf Hugelius will soon take the stage (🔗 livestream in our previous post). Below are a few insights from earlier today, when Prof. Hugelius moderated one of the sessions. @iccinet.bsky.social @stockholm-uni.bsky.social