Peru lost nearly 60% of its glaciers due to global warming and climate change, according to a new study.

Peru has lost approximately 59% of its glaciers over the past six decades due to global warming and climate change, according to a new study. The findings are part of the latest National Glacier Inventory conducted by the National Research Institute for Glaciers and Mountain Ecosystems (Inaigem).

The comprehensive study details the significant retreat of the country's glacial mass over the last sixty years. The complete inventory and its detailed findings are scheduled to be officially presented by the research institute.