How can we sustain prosperity within planetary boundaries?

Open Forum: The Snow Factor

January 20, 2026
09:30–10:45 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Glaciers cover just 10% of the Earth yet sustain half of humanity – and they’re vanishing at an alarming rate. Beyond providing freshwater, they regulate climate, support ecosystems and power communities. Mountain regions have become hubs of climate innovation, where scientists, policy-makers and local communities race to preserve ice and protect the billions who depend on it. How can we scale...
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Speakers

ZB
Zoe Balmforth
Co-founder
Pivotal
BP
Belen Paez
President
Fundacion Pachamama
JR
Johan Rockström
Director
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
DS
Dana Shukirbayeva
Global Shaper, Astana Hub
Astana Hub

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