The CLIVAR-Spain report shows that mountain systems are losing glaciers, ice and snow

Fourth publication of the network of Spanish scientists

The coordinators of the report, from the Clivar Spain Committee, presented the conclusions this afternoon at the Biodiversity Foundation

The study highlights the rapid retreat of the cryosphere in the Iberian Peninsula, the accelerated warming of ocean waters and the effects of climate change on the country’s geography and climate

In the last decade, glaciers in Spain have experienced an accelerated retreat, with a significant loss of extension and thickness. This process has reduced their number and has led to the emergence of dynamics typical of the final phases before their disappearance. This is confirmed by the CLIVAR Spain 2024 report, presented today at the headquarters of the Biodiversity Foundation, which offers a key update on the state of the climate in Spain, highlighting the effects of climate change on the country’s terrestrial and marine ecosystems. This publication brings together the most recent scientific advances and complements the conclusions of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) at a global level, providing a detailed view of climate impacts and risks in the Spanish territory.

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