Rapidly melting glaciers in the Himalayas are threatening not only natural ecosystems but also the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. The recent disaster in Nepal once again demonstrates how communities that have contributed the least to the climate crisis are often forced to pay the heaviest price. Photo: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-02716-w We have all seen those disturbing images in the news of enormous masses of ice breaking away from glaciers in

With COP31 set to take place in Türkiye, civil society organizations must rethink their role in international climate negotiations. Moving beyond observer status, this moment offers a strategic opportunity to expand their influence within the UNFCCC framework.