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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Switzerland and Italy Redefine Alpine Border Amid Rapid Glacial Melting
Caption: Switzerland and Italy Redefine Alpine Border Amid Rapid Glacial Melting. Switzerland and Italy are redrawing sections of their Alpine border because of glacial melting caused by climate change, affecting natural boundaries set by ice formations. The new border will cover regions near the Matterhorn, including popular ski destinations, as melting glaciers shift the established ridgelines used to define national boundaries. Switzerland’s glaciers lost 4% of their volume in 2023, following a record 6% loss in 2022. Warm summers and low winter snowfall have accelerated the retreat, according to the Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network (Glamos). Switzerland approved the border changes, with Italy’s ratification still pending. This decision follows a draft agreement reached by a joint commission in May 2023. Redefining borders will aid in determining which country is responsible for the maintenance and management of affected natural areas. The new border adjustments include Plateau Rosa, Carrel refuge, and Gobba di Rollin, all situated near the Matterhorn and ski resorts like Zermatt. Glamos and other experts warn that if current warming trends persist, larger glaciers like the Aletsch may disappear within a generation, despite efforts to keep global temperature rise within the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target. The rapid shrinking of glaciers has revealed long-buried remains and artifacts, including climbers’ bodies and wreckage from historical accidents, as seen on the Matterhorn and Aletsch glaciers. The retreat of glaciers highlights the need for significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the impact of global warming on these natural landmarks. The newly defined border will be finalized and published after Italy completes its approval process, clarifying the exact territorial adjustments. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Switzerland,Natural World,Alpine,Border,Redifine,Rapid,Glacial Melting,Climate Change,Global Warmking,Boundaries,Ice Formations,Matterhorn,Mountains,Regions,Ski Destinations,Plateau Rosa,Carrel refuge,Gobba di Rollin,Zermatt
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