"Glaciers serve as giant fever gauges for our planet, showing us mercilessly and authentically the consequences of climate change."
Jürg Kaufmann
Over the next 10 years, we will use high-resolution, real-time images to document the ongoing transformation of glaciers and shine a spotlight on the climatic reality of our planet.
Support the project with the purchase of a high-quality print of this long-term glacier photography project.
Limited Edition Glacier Fine Art Mountain Photograph from the Swiss Alps
Glacier Photography
We are facing a change in our way of life; there are clear signs of it. Some are skeptical, some are concerned, and some think it will be okay.
I'm not an ecoactivist, but what I've been able to photograph on the glaciers over the past decade are clear signs.
If I can inspire and motivate you with my pictures to make your life more sustainable, I see it as my task to take more inspiring photos of the glaciers and show them to as many people as possible.
Glacier Photography News
When the power of the mountains meets the language of branding:
Graubündner Kantonalbank (GKB) featured several of my photographs in their 2024 annual report – an honor that fills me with a touch of pride. Read how nature photography can unfold impact in a corporate context.
Deep beneath the surface of a glacier, time slows. In hidden caves shaped by ice and silence, ancient air remains sealed — untouched for over 1600 years. These are not just formations of frozen water, but living archives of memory, light, and atmosphere.
A year ago, we installed two cameras on the Diavolezza. Our goal was to document the impact on the glaciers caused by climate change and show these images live to a wider audience and we reached over 60 million people in the first year
Read what all happened in the first year
ARD's latest documentary, features the groundbreaking Glaciers.Today project. Witness firsthand how we're capturing the dramatic impact of climate change on the Alps' glaciers, including the revealing discovery on the Tschierva Glacier in the Engadin.
Join me, Jürg Kaufmann, on a compelling journey through time and ice as we unveil the effects of climate change on glaciers. With our decade-long project, we aim to inspire a global conversation, prompting us all to #ConsiderYourImpact and foster a deeper understanding of our fragile planet.
Jürg Kaufmann captures the stunning beauty of the Engadine Mountains in his collection "The Hidden Paradise". This collection showcases the breathtaking landscapes of the high mountains in the region near St. Moritz, including famous peaks such as Piz Bernin, Piz Palù, and Biancograt, as well as lesser-known gems like Piz Bacun and the Badile North Face.
Can the inspiration and energy of a sunrise can help us tackle the multiple challenges we face and focus on what matters?
First photoshoot with the Sinar Norma in the mountains, six months after starting to clean and fix the old camera.
“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”
— Albert Einstein