Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

International Mountain Day 2025 is observed on December 11 and carries heightened significance because it aligns with the UN’s declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation. The day highlights the critical importance of glaciers for water, agriculture, food security, energy production, and ecological balance. With glaciers melting at record rates due to climate change, the observance emphasizes the need for global action to protect mountain ecosystems and support vulnerable mountain communities. The theme, “Glaciers matter for water, food and livelihoods in mountains and beyond,” reinforces how deeply interconnected glaciers are with human survival and environmental stability.