Award-Winning Photo Highlights Polar Bear Plight Amid Climate Change

A captivating image of a polar bear on an iceberg wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year, spotlighting the urgent need for climate action.

A stunning photo of a polar bear on an iceberg won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award, highlighting the impact of climate change on polar bear habitats.
The photo, taken in Norway's Svalbard archipelago, aims to inspire hope and action against climate change.
Svalbard has warmed significantly in the last half-century, threatening polar bear survival by reducing ice crucial for their existence.
Studies link greenhouse gas emissions to the declining survival of polar bear cubs, emphasizing the need for stronger conservation efforts.
Polar bears are at risk of extinction by the end of the century without significant action to curb climate change.