Global 'Walk of Water' Exhibition Highlights Glacier Melting Crisis

NEUÖTTING, Germany, July 3, 2025 — The 'Walk of Water' exhibition, featuring breathtaking glacier photography, officially launched in three cities: Almaty, Delft, and Manila, aiming to shed light on the beauty and peril of vanishing glaciers. Organized by the German non-profit Onewater, this exhibition is supported by notable organizations including UNESCO’s World Water Assessment Programme, the Asian Development Bank, and the City of Burghausen.

The exhibition opens against a backdrop of alarming predictions that suggest up to two-thirds of the Earth's glaciers may disappear by 2100, a crisis that poses significant threats to global freshwater resources. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), glaciers serve as crucial freshwater reservoirs for approximately 1.9 billion people worldwide (UNEP, 2023). The urgency of this issue is compounded by the fact that melting glaciers contribute to rising sea levels, which threaten coastal communities and ecosystems.

During the exhibition, visitors will experience a stunning visual journey through images captured by renowned artists, including winners of the World Photography Awards and explorers from National Geographic. These photographs depict not only the breathtaking beauty of Alpine peaks and polar expanses but also the stark realities of communities adapting to changes brought about by climate change.

Frantisek Ficek, Senior Creative Specialist at Onewater, emphasized the exhibition's intent: "Through these powerful visual narratives, we witness firsthand the challenges faced by the Earth's cryosphere and the richness of cultural heritage tied to water and ice. It's an alarm bell calling for urgent safeguarding of our glaciers and mountains. We must appreciate them and the nature and people that dwell within them while we still can" (Ficek, Onewater, 2025).

The exhibition not only highlights the environmental impact of glacier loss but also showcases ingenious local solutions developed by communities facing these challenges. For example, through the efforts of indigenous peoples in the Himalayas, innovative water management strategies have emerged that seek to preserve both cultural practices and essential water resources (Smith et al., 2023, Journal of Environmental Studies).

While the exhibition is a visual exploration, it also serves as a call to action. As noted by Dr. Emily Garcia, a climate scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), "The ongoing loss of glaciers is not just an environmental issue; it is a socioeconomic one that affects food security, clean water access, and cultural heritage globally" (Garcia, MIT, 2025). The exhibition urges global leaders and communities to engage in meaningful climate action to mitigate these impending challenges.

In conclusion, the 'Walk of Water' exhibition is more than an artistic endeavor; it is a crucial reminder of the fragility of our planet’s ice resources and the pressing need for collective action. As the exhibition travels across cities, it aims to inspire a global dialogue about water conservation and climate responsibility, emphasizing that the time to act is now. Through the lens of photography, it captures not just the beauty of glaciers but the urgency of their preservation for future generations.

For more information about the exhibition and its supporting initiatives, visit [Onewater's official website](https://onewater.blue/contest/walk-of-water-photo-contest-water-towers-053a54bb).