In 80 years, Slovenia's last glacier has lost half its surface area and the risk of water scarcity is growing.

Slovenia's last remaining glacier, the Skuta glacier, has lost half of its surface area over the past 80 years. This decline in both surface area and thickness is occurring amidst a period of sustained temperature increases across Europe.

The retreat of the glacier poses a significant threat to water availability in the surrounding alpine valleys. Experts warn that the reduction of this glacial mass could lead to a decrease in the flow of local rivers, creating long-term water security risks for the region.