Glacier retreat in Áncash: a countdown to environmental and human sustainability
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In recent years, the Ancash region of Peru, emblematic for being home to the majestic Cordillera Blanca, the highest tropical mountain range in the world, has witnessed an alarming phenomenon: the accelerated deglaciation of its snow-capped peaks. This process is a direct consequence of global climate change, which threatens not only high Andean ecosystems but also the populations that depend on the water resources these glaciers provide. According to studies by the National Institute for Research on Glaciers and Mountain Ecosystems (INAIGEM, 2022), Peru has lost 51% of its glacial surface in the last 50 years, with Ancash being one of the most affected regions.
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