Nico om att vara ögonvittne till klimatförÀndringar
NÀr Nico Hojac var 15 Är gammal, Äkte han pÄ sprÄkutbyte till Val Ferret. Men istÀllet för att lÀra sig franska upptÀckte han sin passion för bergen. NÀr vi traverserar Konkordiaplatz-glaciÀren tillsammans i rep, guider Nico oss med lÀtthet; hans erfarenhet, kunskap och hÀngivenhet till bergen Àr uppenbar. NÀr vi vilar pÄ en sÀker punkt lÀngs vÄr rutt, berÀttar Nico för oss hur hans sport och yrke Àr hotade av klimatförÀndringar
How are you changing climate and melting glaciers affecting alpinism?
Mountaineering will become more dangerous in the future. As permafrost begins to thaw, it will cause more and more rockfalls, which can be fatal. The melting glaciers also often leave behind rubble and scree, making routes and access more difficult. Plus, climate change is not only causing the glaciers to melt, it is also causing the weather to become more erratic and extreme which makes climbing windows harder to predict.Â
âAtt se glaciĂ€rerna förĂ€ndras inspirerade mig att minska mitt koldioxidavtryck.â
You've been inspired to reduce your carbon footprint. What changes have you made to your lifestyle?
Itâs difficult to feel like youâre making a difference as an individual, but you canât lose hope. Every action matters, big or small. Iâve decided for myself that I will only go on an expedition once a year and will try to avoid flying as much as possible. The three main things I think most people can do as an individual are: eat less meat, fly less, and vote, vote, vote.
How important is awareness of the issue for creating change?
I think it's important to address these problems and share them with people. It is not about just saving the mountains but the whole planet. The effects we see in glaciers are just the tip of the iceberg. That's why I'm also campaigning for NGOs like Protect Our Winters and giving talks about the problem. The more people know, the better their decisions will be, and the better hope we have at solving this crisis.
