International Mountain Day being observed today

Key Points

• International Mountain Day is celebrated annually on December 11 to highlight the significance of mountains and their ecosystems.
• The 2023 theme emphasizes the importance of glaciers for water, food, and livelihoods in mountainous regions and beyond.
• Glaciers hold about 70% of the world's freshwater and their accelerated melting poses environmental and humanitarian crises.
• The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation to raise awareness about glacier importance and threats.