Third Pole Project
Himalaya to Ocean H2O
Tracing water from Himalaya to Ocean: Glaciers, rivers, and coastal resilience
Glacier to Ocean
About
The Third Pole Project traces the journey of water from the towering glaciers of the Himalayas to the dynamic coastal deltas of the Bay of Bengal...
Latest News & Events
Stay informed with the latest updates, events, and milestones from the Third Pole Project. Our work spans diverse landscapes and stories—from glacial reports to field campaigns.
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2026/03/31
NewsGlaciers-to-Ocean Annual Progress Report is now available.
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2026/02/28
NewsNew Snow Dataset Enhances Insights into Water Resources in the Ganges Basin
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2025/05/19
NewsBridging the Poles: Interpolar Dialogue in the Himalayas and Arctic
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2025/05/09
NewsStrengthening climate resilience from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal
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2024/08/09
NewsFirst comprehensive study on assessing awareness about heavy metal contamination in Chattogram, Bangladesh
Study period
2024–2028
Countries
Nepal
Bhutan
India
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Bangladesh
Coastal zone
Bay of Bengal
Data & Outputs
An Improved 8-Day Terra–Aqua MODIS V6.1 Combined Cloud-Free Snow Cover Dataset for the Ganges Basin (2002–2025)
Partners & Team
Led by the Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation.
In collaboration with global academic institutions, NGOs, INGOs, local communities, and government institutions.
In collaboration with global academic institutions, NGOs, INGOs, local communities, and government institutions.
Contact
Ocean Policy Research Institute of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation (OPRI-SPF)
The Sasakawa Peace Foundation Building, 1 Chome-15-16 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo 105-8524
Website: https://www.spf.org/en/
For inquiries: https://www.spf.org/opri/en/contact/
Our Commitment to the SDGs
