Why Glaciers Matter
Glaciers are vanishing.
With them, water, cultures, and entire ecosystems are at risk.
We unite science, art, Indigenous voices, and community action to protect glaciers and inspire a world that cares.
What we do
Expeditions & Encounters
Bringing people face-to-face with glaciers and the high-mountain ecosystems that sustain life.
Storytelling & Art
Transforming science and lived experiences into films, photography, poetry, and media that move hearts.
Global Coalition
Linking 40+ glacier countries to share knowledge, strengthen policy, and scale solutions.
Community Action
Supporting local restoration of glacier-fed ecosystems like páramos, wetlands, and grasslands.
Where we Work
Glacier Nation is active in over 30 countries, with teams in, and is building presence across 43 countries with glaciers.
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Peru
- Mexico
- Venezuela
- Chile
- Bolivia
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- United States
- Canada
- France
- Switzerland
- Tajikistan
- Norway
- Nepal
- New Zealand
- India
- Bhutan
- Iran
- Pakistan
- Mongolia
- Sweden
- Spain
- Italy
- Germany
- Bolivia
- Kyrgyzstan
- Iceland
- Argentine
- Uganda
2025 Priorities
How You Can Help
Global Challenge
The Glacier Nation Global Challenge is now open.
38 countries. 18 leaders. One destination: Colombia.
A global challenge for emerging leaders from glacier regions who are ready to take action for the cryosphere through storytelling, science, community engagement, and field experience in the Colombian Andes.
Complete the challenges from your home country. Get selected by your peers and the Glacier Nation team. Travel to Colombia for 15 days alongside the Cumbres Blancas team. Return home ready to lead action for your glaciers, mountains, and communities.
Applications close: July 17, 2026
Colombia experience: September 11–26, 2026
Exact dates are subject to change based on logistics, weather conditions, and national park permits.
Disclaimer: *Must be 18 years of age or older
1. Must cover round-trip travel from your country of origin and hold valid international travel insurance
2. Visa arrangements, if required, are the responsibility of the participant
3. Must represent the country of which you are a national; if you hold dual nationality, you may apply under either but must choose one and maintain it throughout the entire process
4. Must be able to adapt to high-altitude mountain and glacier environments
5. Must have conversational proficiency in English and/or Spanish
6. Must commit to completing the pre-selection challenges and to the online follow-up process after the Colombia experience
This is a non-remunerated opportunity. Apply now and take your first step toward becoming one of the 18 leaders shaping the next decade for glaciers and our planet.
