Our Story
North Star: Goals for 2035
By 2035, we envision a world where the relationship between humanity and the cryosphere is defined by reverence, protection, and justice.
Cryosphere Justice Framework
Glaciers legally and culturally protected in 10+ countries.
Cryosphere Pedagogy
Glacier education embedded in school systems worldwide.
Real-time Monitoring
Publicly accessible, open-source glacier monitoring data for all.
Global Guardians Network
Mobilizing 100,000+ individuals as active stewards across continents.
Resacralizing Ice
Restoring cultural and spiritual bonds through art, ritual, and memory.
Reverence & Reciprocity
A redefined human-glacier relationship built on long-term stewardship.
Our operational focus lies deep within the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region.
The Vision
"A world where protected glaciers secure water security and climate stability."
The Mission
To enable mountain communities to adapt by connecting science, local knowledge, and collective action through our unique SPACE framework.
The SPACE Model
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ScienceOpen real-time data & citizen science
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PolicyEmbedding protection in governance
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ActionGlacierX & Glacier Guardians Network
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CultureFilms, rituals & resacralizing ice
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EducationCurriculum for future custodians
The Sumit-Valley
Approach
A dual force action model where real resilience flows both ways.
Bottom-Up
Communities, Youth, Educators
Dual Flow
Action Model
Top-Down
Governments, UN, COP, NDCs
Theory of Change
Movement
Building a global constituency for glaciers and mobilizing action from the ground up.
Pilots & Proof
Demonstrating actionable, scalable adaptation solutions within highly vulnerable mountain communities.
Catalytic Capital
Unlocking structured financing and global investments for deep resilience infrastructure.
Impact & Resilience
Securing critical ecosystems, strengthening water security, and increasing adaptive capacity.
Systems Change
A permanent shift in global policy architecture recognizing glaciers as living entities.