One technology, so many changes, one purpose : protect our planet
Enlaps supports the International Year of Glaciers Preservation, initiated by UNESCO and the WMO (World Meteorological Organization) in collaboration with governments and more than 75 international organizations.
Already deployed in over 100 glaciers monitoring projects across five continents, our Tikee ecosystem actively contributes to the observation of these fragile environments. To further raise awareness and support the scientific community in documenting glacier melt, Enlaps creates Planet Watch, to provide advanced monitoring and analysis tools.
Following this year’s call for projects, the jury has met and selected 22 projects for the first round. Cameras will be shipped between July and September in coordination with each project lead.
A new call for projects will be launched around October to expand the scope of the initiative to other environmental issues, such as coastal erosion and biodiversity changes.
The initial call for projects remains open.
Quick summary of the 22 selected projects
🌍ASIA
Project 1 – Harcho Glacier (Pakistan)
Long-term monitoring of glacier mass balance, a first in Pakistan. Supported by ICIMOD, combining field data and satellite imagery.
Project 23 – Bechung Glacier (Bhutan)
Study of a rapidly growing proglacial lake to better understand calving behavior in the Himalayas.
Project 26 – Drang Drung Glacier (Ladakh, India)
Long-term monitoring of glacier–climate interactions in the Indian Himalayas. Low-maintenance project using an autonomous station.
🌍AMERICA
Project 2 – Palcacocha, Llaca, Huillca (Peru)
Study of three critical sites for water security and landslide risk. High impact on local populations.
Project 6 – Nevado de Santa Isabel (Colombia)
Small glacier on the verge of disappearing; key issues include awareness and biodiversity.
Project 4 – Mittivakkat Glacier (Greenland)
Monitoring of an Arctic glacier and the Sermilik research station to study ecosystem impacts of glacier retreat. Combined glacier–fjord–sea observations.
Project 16 – Isortuarsuup Tasia (Greenland)
Monitoring of a glacier flowing into a lake crucial for Nuuk’s hydropower production. Focus on glacier front and lake level changes.
🌍EUROPE
Project 3 – Lares Glacier (Italy)
Combines science and audiovisual storytelling to raise awareness about climate change in the Alps.
Project 7 – Careser & La Mare (Italy)
Continuous monitoring of snow cover to visually show the public how rapidly glaciers are changing.
Project 14 – Marmolada (Italy)
Monitoring of a glacier that collapsed in 2022. Summer stability study with safety and water issues.
Project 15 – Fellaria (Italy)
Tracking of equilibrium line altitude and glacier retreat, with strong involvement from local scientists.
Project 22 – Belvedere Glacier (Italy)
Debris-covered glacier. Continuous visual monitoring and local awareness effort.
Project 10 – Aiguille du Tacul (France)
Monitoring of a hanging glacier and permafrost-related instabilities. Risk of rockfalls.
Project 19 – Nifflon d’en Haut (France)
Monitoring the deglaciation of an ice cave. Strong local concern about the loss of “ice resources”.
Project 21 – Glacier du Tacul-Mer (France)
Multi-year observation of the flow behavior of the Mer de Glace glacier.
Project 13 – Austdalsbreen (Norway)
Lake-terminating glacier used as a natural lab to study frontal ablation dynamics.
Project 18 – Jamtalferner (Austria)
One of Austria’s most monitored glaciers. Focus on biodiversity and permafrost displacement.
Project 20 – Norðurdalur & Veðurárdalslón (Iceland)
Monitoring of two ice-dammed lagoons to better anticipate sudden flooding events.
Project 17 – Kötlujökull (Iceland)
Impact of dark dust on glacier melt. Ice cave recently collapsed. Study contributes to global climate models.
Project 8 – Tunabreen (Svalbard)
Study of glaciers–fjord interactions in a rapidly changing Arctic. Access by snowmobile or boat.
🌍AFRICA
Project 24 – Rwenzori Glacier (Uganda & DRC)
Rapidly retreating tropical glaciers. Satellite-linked monitoring and UNESCO-led awareness project.
Project 12 – Mount Kenya (Kenya)
One of Africa’s last tropical glaciers. Strong cultural and ecological significance.
Do you have a glacier monitoring project? Join Planet Watch!
1) Submit your project through the Call for Project :
2) Project review and selection by a jury : To select the projects that will come to life, Enlaps has assembled a jury tasked with evaluating proposals based on specific criteria: Scientific interest, Environmental and societal impact and Technical feasibility.
3) If your project is selected, you'll receive access to the Tikee ecosystem: a Tikee 4 camera, all necessary installation accessories, a subscription to our myTikee Cloud platform.
4) With our ecosystem, you’ll get high-quality images and data to document and analyze the impact of climate change on your glacier.
With Planet Watch :
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Access our latest-generation Tikee timelapse cameras to observe and analyze the effects of climate change.
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Contribute to a global database, essential for research and awareness.
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Join a community of experts and dedicated stakeholders committed to preserving our planet
