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The symposium is coorpotration between Saudi Geographical Society and Environmental awareness initiative in the Deputy Ministry for Environment. This event will discuss the importance of the International Mountain Day and highlighting this year's theme of glaciers and its preservation to raise awareness on the vital role glaciers, snow and ice play in the climate system and water cycle, as well as the far-reaching impacts of rapid glacial melt. Finally the symposium will conclude how to promote global collaboration, strengthen scientific research, and promote policies and actions to protect glaciers and cryospheric systems.