Swiss glaciers just experienced one of their sharpest declines in recent history, losing around 3% of total mass in one year.
Source: Reuters
This rapid retreat was driven by a combination of:
- Low snowfall during winter
- Intense summer heat
- Long-term warming of the alpine climate system
It’s a striking reminder that climate risk is evolving quickly, even in traditionally stable regions.
What This Means for Risk Planning
Glacial melt doesn’t just mean rising seas. It affects:
- Flood and runoff patterns
- Water stress and availability
- Landslide and slope stability
- Downstream risk exposure to infrastructure and communities
If you’re assessing physical risk across mountains, alpine, or highland regions, or even downstream urban areas, this trend is a direct input to your future risk landscape.
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And yes, we go beyond the basics.
Our platform covers a growing library of hazards, including:
flood, wildfire, extreme heat, drought, sea level rise, landslide, snowpack decline, coastal erosion, and other emerging climate stressors.
Because your risk doesn’t come in just one form, and your tools shouldn’t either.
Ready to See What’s Ahead?
With extreme glacier loss and growing hazard intensity, now’s the time to get clarity on your exposure and confidence in your strategy.
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