Prof. John Pomeroy, University of Saskatchewan, participated in the High-Level International Conference on Glaciers' Preservation where scientific, financial, and world leaders issued the Dushanbe Glacier Declaration, calling for urgent global climate action to preserve glaciers and safeguard water security for billions.
The survival of our civilisation – and even our species – hinges on our ability to protect the planet’s glaciers, writes scientist, hydrologist and glaciologist, John Pomeroy
In this special feature, we ask Dr. Pomeroy five questions to reflect on what being awarded the prestigious Dooge Medal means to him, the inspirations and impacts of his career, and the future challenges and hopes for our water.
One of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask)—and the world’s—top water researchers has been recognized with a prestigious international honour recognizing his career work.
Other mountain ranges are losing their glaciers faster but Asia’s critically dependent economy and people put it on the front line
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, reveals the extent to which climate disruption, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable activities are transforming mountain environments at an unprecedented rate, threatening the water resources upon which billions of people and countless ecosystems depend. There is now an urgent need for international cooperation and adaptation strategies and actions to face the unfolding crisis in our mountains and glaciers.
Aging infrastructure and changing climate could put pressure on long-standing treaties
Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) and Dr. Corinne Schuster-Wallace (PhD) will speak this week at the opening event of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation
The report provides examples of the scientific and societal impact that Waterloo’s researchers have made through their participation in the Global Water Futures program since its inception in 2016.
The Government of Canada is now seeking applications to serve as the inaugural President of the Canada Water Agency (CWA).
