Swiss and U.S. experts will share their insights on topics related to ice melt and snowmelt. From glacial dynamics to climate change impacts, expect thought-provoking discussions that bridge scientific knowledge across borders.

This symposium will bring together Swiss, U.S. and international experts to share their insights on topics related to ice melt and snowmelt. Leading mountain guides, researchers, and NGO representatives will bring in their different perspectives to have an informed discussion on the effects of climate change. The event will kick off with firsthand testimonials of the President
and Vice-president of the International Federation of the Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA). The insights of their field experience will be enriched by the novel findings of researchers from the Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies, as well as the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research at CU Boulder. The Director of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch will bring in an experience of an affected area in Switzerland.

The program will include the consequences of ice melt and snow
melt in a changing climate, and will conclude with predictions of future developments.

The event is organized by the Consulate General of Switzerland in San Francisco, with the support of the Swiss Polar Institute (SPI), the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA), and the Embassy of Switzerland.