Less Glaciers, less Groceries
Why glaciers are a hidden ingredient - and farms are increasingly missing it

We often think of glaciers as distant, frozen landscapes. But their meltwater feeds some of the world’s most important agricultural regions. As glaciers retreat, water cycles shift — and farming becomes more unpredictable. Too much water at the wrong time. Too little when crops need it most.

Glaciers don’t just shape landscapes. They shape what ends up on our plates. As glaciers shrink, water arrives too early (spring floods), then disappears when it’s needed most (summer droughts). As a result, crop yields drop and entire farming systems become unstable This isn’t just about ice. It’s about food security.