Factsheet Category: Snow

Snow monitoring for sustainable development One of the great challenges of the coming years, highlighted by the COP28 agreement in Dubai, is to speed up global efforts to mitigate climate change and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable development calls for greater and more efficient use of renewable energy, such as hydropower, wind and solar, which […]

Why monitor snow Snow is a vital source of water for ecosystems and people. Snowpack is one of the most important resources in mountain regions, both economically and ecologically. Mountains act as natural reservoirs: they store snow in winter and release it in spring as temperatures rise. Knowing how much water snow will provide each […]