Global warming is accelerating glacier melt, leading to a series of serious challenges such as rising sea levels, unstable freshwater resources, and imbalanced ecosystems. Glaciologists around the world are devoting their efforts to research and monitoring, striving to decode the warning signs sent by glacier changes and to develop strategies that can provide the Earth’s cryosphere with more time and resilience to adapt.

This event proudly welcomes Professor Wang Feiteng, researcher from the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, to The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Professor Wang will share insights on the severe challenges facing China’s glaciers and explain how his scientific team applies advanced observation techniques and innovative methods to safeguard these invaluable alpine glacier resources. He will also engage in discussions with CUHK researchers on Antarctic and cryospheric studies, offering participants a deeper understanding of the scientific foundations and frontline research behind the rapid transformations of glaciers.