GEF-UNDP-UNESCO Cryosphere Project

Held every four years, the GEF Assembly brings together representatives of 186 member countries to review policies, set priorities for future environmental action and assess the performance of GEF-funded initiatives. …

Accelerated glacier retreat is being observed across Central Asia. Under a high-emissions scenario (SSP5-8.5), the region could lose up to 85% of its total glacier ice volume by 2100. This increases pressure …