Glacier Loss in Alaska

Glaciers in the US state of Alaska are changing faster than at any point in human history. From accelerating ice loss to cascading impacts on ecosystems, hazards, and Indigenous ways of life, glacier retreat in Alaska is pushing the region toward critical tipping points.

In this webinar, researchers and community-engaged scholars explore what rapid glacier loss means for Alaska today and tomorrow. Drawing on satellite observations, field research, Western science, and Tlingit oral traditions, the talks will examine both the physical processes driving glacier change and the profound cultural, ecological, and social consequences that follow.

Join AIMES, the Earth Commission, Future Earth, and the WCRP’s Safe Landing Climates Lighthouse Activity for this discussion on glacial tipping points and on how science can guide urgent action toward a safe and sustainable future.