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🏔️ Automation of artificial ice reservoirs (AIRs)
💧Water Management | Agritech
📌 Ladakh, India

Our team was in Tar Village for our second annual

Our team was in Tar Village for our second annual retreat! A few days away from our hectic work was exactly what we needed.We spent our days hiking, discovering local wildlife and flora, and exploring ancient caves and our nights dancing and playing tambola.Big thanks to @tarvillage for hosting us!Stronger bonds will carry us through all the meaningful work we are doing together.#retreat #teambonding #ladakh

This week, our team completed the installation of

This week, our team completed the installation of an Automated Ice Reservoir (AIR) in Phalyak, Mustang, Nepal.If winter goes as expected, the system will freeze and store water that will be released during spring, supporting 120 households across Phalyak and Dakarjong when water is needed most.For Dakarjong, this is deeply personal. As over the past few decades, changing water availability forced many families to abandon agricultural land. Today, limited spring water continues to prevent the community from restoring those fields and expanding vegetation.Throughout the installation, residents from both villages worked alongside our team carrying materials, helping with construction and shaping every decision with local knowledge. More importantly, they've committed to sustaining the system by raising funds locally to support the Water Management Committee that will operate and maintain the AIR.A heartfelt thank you to everyone in Phalyak and Dakarjong for your trust and hospitality. Our sincere thanks to @t_ngodrub_23 and @klarna for making this work in Mustang possible. We look forward to seeing this reservoir grow through the winter.

What is the water storage math for our automated i

What is the water storage math for our automated ice reservoirs (AIRs)? Storing 1 litre of water through our AIRs costs just ₹0.27 compared to the ₹15+ cement tanks. That's 55x cheaper, making it a viable option for securing water in high-altitude, water-stressed villages!Read the full cost breakdown in our 25-26 Winter Campaign Report, out now. Link in the bio.#watersecurity #climateaction #ladakh

📢 Our campaign #report, over 100 pages, is out now

📢 Our campaign #report, over 100 pages, is out now: 31 million litres of ice stored across 12 villages in Ladakh this winter. That's nearly 70% more than last season, at a cost 55 times cheaper per litre than the cement tanks these communities relied on before.Inside: Our methodology, this season's key findings, all our expenses and where our research and development is headed next. We're also embarking on our first international installations, in Kyrgyzstan and Nepal, and we hope you'll follow along.None of this happens without the people and organisations who back us season after season. Our deepest thanks to @nabardonline , UT Ladakh, @glaciers_alive , @milkywire , @klarna , @unmountainsmatter , @mercycorps , @alsisarimpact , @jainirrigation_ , @ecoseva1 @gaiashantii , @thevoiceofglaciers and @anuragmaloo, @kingscollegepeople, @livetoloveinternational for their continued support.The link to our full report is in the bio.#watermanagement #climateaction

Climate change is causing stress on water availabi

Climate change is causing stress on water availability in mountain regions like Ladakh. An estimated 20% of villages here are on the verge of abandonment by 2050. And Acres of Ice is making strides towards preventing that.Last year we worked in 12 villages storing 31.2 million liters of ice to supplement the water needed for agriculture. Learn more about our work on artificial ice reservoirs in our campaign report launching this Thursday, 23rd July!#watermanagement #climateaction

Two new international sites for Acres of Ice are u

Two new international sites for Acres of Ice are underway in Kyrgyzstan (yellow box in the map), with another one being installed soon in Nepal.However, ice reservoirs have been attempted and adopted in Kyrgyzstan as part of a multi-organisational collaboration since 2019! Eleven ice reservoirs were constructed in 2023 by @ifad_org , and another seven were confirmed in 2024 by the @fao. These are shown in blue triangles in the map. We are excited to see how our technology works in a new environment!#kyrgyzstan #watermanagement #cartography @milkywire @klarna @ilbirs.foundation @unmountainsmatter

📢 Hiring! Acres of Ice is looking to hire a cont

📢 Hiring!Acres of Ice is looking to hire a content and outreach associate to work with us in Ladakh. More details in the application form.Scan the QR code or link in the bio.#hiring #ladakh

Community engagement is a crucial part of our work

Community engagement is a crucial part of our work. It is also one of the key reasons why the construction of ice structures continues to make a meaningful impact.Through household surveys, group discussions, and one-on-one conversations, we gather valuable insights into local challenges, community perspectives and understand impact. The automated ice reservoirs not only strengthen the community’s water security but also support the cultivation of additional agricultural land, contribute to the recharge of local hydrological systems, and, most importantly, provide hope by offering an alternative and reliable source of water.This year, we successfully recorded approximately 3.3 million litres of stored ice in Ursi and 1.9 million litres in Tuna. Following the ice storage season, community surveys were conducted by @mehakdar19 in both villages to assess the outcomes and understand the social, environmental, and livelihood benefits of the reservoirs from the perspectives of the residents. More to come soon!

We are proud to share that our work has been featu

We are proud to share that our work has been featured on @bbcnews: "The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages" written by Priti Gupta.A big thank you to our partners at the @lahdc_leh , UT Ladakh and @nabardonline for their continued support!Read the article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c072414183go or link in the bio#ladakh #climateaction #watermanagement

Today is World Environment Day and the theme for t

Today is World Environment Day and the theme for this year is climate action. Acres of Ice began with the vision of addressing water scarcity by making science actionable. Over the last few years, we have been working hard to pilot projects in Ladakh and test the scalability of the automated ice reservoir project. Simultaneously, we have also been working to expand our automated irrigation systems to Kashmir.Addressing seasonal water scarcity in mountain regions has been the backbone of our work. One way to answer the question of scalability is to test the system across diverse mountain regions outside of Ladakh. In the coming weeks, we are heading to Kyrgyzstan and Nepal to install automated ice reservoir systems.We are very grateful to @klarna , @milkywire and @adb_hq to support us in this endeavour.#WorldEnvironmentDay #NowForClimate #hkh

Yesterday, Acres of Ice had the pleasure of hostin

Yesterday, Acres of Ice had the pleasure of hosting participants from the 2nd edition of the Leh Indian Glaciology Summer School 2026 #LIGSS2026 at the automated ice reservoir site in Sakti Village.The visit brought together young researchers and professionals from glaciology, geology, remote sensing, and climate science backgrounds for an engaging field interaction around climate adaptation and sustainable water solutions in the Himalayas.During the session, Brijraj (@brkacha553) explained how ice reservoir systems are planned and operated on the ground — covering site selection, water sourcing, pipeline networks, electronics, and overall system functioning. Discussions also focused on how different sites use different water sources, including snow-fed streams, glacial water, springs, and groundwater, depending on the geography and local conditions.Beyond the technical discussions, the interaction was filled with curiosity, meaningful conversations, and exchange of ideas across different domains. It was a wonderful experience hosting such passionate minds! A big thanks to Saurabh Vijay and Argha Banerjee and we look forward to more collaborations and conversations like this in the future.#climateaction #fieldschool #ladakh

📢 We're hiring a Head of Research at Acres of Ice,

📢 We're hiring a Head of Research at Acres of Ice, Leh!Lead our research on glaciology, remote sensing & climate adaptation. Write proposals, run field experiments, process weather data, and shape water security for millions across the Himalayas.Apply by June 15 via LinkedIn. Scan the code!#jobopening #ladakh #hiring

Meet our teammate, Brijraj Kacha. Over the past y

Meet our teammate, Brijraj Kacha.Over the past year, Brijraj has been a core part of the Acres of Ice journey in Ladakh building and maintaining the electronics, fountain systems, and hardware that power our installations. As an embedded engineer, his work sits at the heart of making our systems function reliably in extreme conditions.Brijraj is driven by more than just engineering. His work aligns with our mission to support and strengthen mountain communities by addressing real, on-ground challenges. Outside of Acres of Ice, he is a licensed HAM radio operator and has volunteered during natural disasters, helping provide critical communication support in affected regions.#meettheteam #ladakh #climateaction

The @eurogeosciences held its general assembly in

The @eurogeosciences held its general assembly in Vienna, and Acres of Ice was able to attend thanks to the help of @glaciers_alive. @karuna_sah spoke in the Mountain hydrology session on the drone-based volumetric surveys of our ice reservoirs that we have been conducting. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the mountain research community, both to discuss scientific methodologies and approaches, to brainstorm novel ways to take our work forward, and to identify potential collaborations and field-based work yet to be done in Ladakh.#networking #climateaction #ladakh #EGU26

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