Cryosphere science focuses on the study of Earth's frozen regions, including glaciers, ice sheets, snow, and permafrost. It plays a vital role in understanding climate change, sea level rise, and water resources, particularly in sensitive regions such as the Hindu Kush Himalayas, the High Mountain Asia (HMA) region, and the polar areas. This field is crucial for predicting future environmental shifts and their global impacts. Global cryosphere is experiencing accelerated warming due to climate change, with temperatures rising faster than the global average. This has resulted in significant ice and snow mass loss, reducing water availability, increasing sea level rise and increasing the risk of natural hazards, such as glacier lake outburst floods, which threaten the safety and livelihoods of local populations.

In response to these urgent challenges, a group of Indian glaciologists and climate scientists launched the Monthly Indian Glaciology Meetups (MIGM) virtually in 2021. Inspired by successful global initiatives like the IGS Seminar Series and Alpine Glaciology Meetings in Europe, MIGM serves as a platform for researchers to share their findings, coordinate fieldwork, address scientific issues, and strengthen collaboration within the cryosphere research community. With over 70 members from 15 research groups, the community is steadily growing, fostering a dynamic exchange of expertise and knowledge.

Building on this momentum, the First Indian Cryosphere Meet (ICM) was held offline at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar. Following this, the second ICM is set to take place at IIT Bombay, offering a valuable forum to discuss the latest advancements in glaciological science. It will also provide young researchers with a unique opportunity to engage with leading scientists, further enhancing knowledge sharing and collaboration in the rapidly evolving field of cryosphere studies.

This meeting is open to all researchers working in cryosphere science, not just those from India. International participants are welcome. Scientists and academicians at all career levels are strongly encouraged to participate, and registration is free of charge.

For any visa requirements or assistance, international participants are encouraged to contact the organizers.