Skiiers from around the world are calling on governments to take urgent action on the climate crisis, warning that rising temperatures and decreased snowfall are threatening their sport. A recent report from the International Ski Federation (FIS) found that the number of ski resorts in the Alps has declined by over 20% since the 1980s, with an average of one resort closing every year. The report also highlighted that the average annual snowfall in the Alps has decreased by a third since the 1950s. The FIS is now urging governments to take decisive action to tackle the climate crisis, warning that ski resorts and the sport of skiing could become extinct if temperatures continue to rise. "We are witnessing a rapid decline in snowfall and ski resort numbers,” said FIS President Gian Franco Kasper. “This is an alarming trend that cannot be ignored. We must act now to protect our sport and the livelihoods of skiiers around the world.” The FIS has proposed a number of measures to tackle the climate crisis, including the implementation of renewable energy sources, increased investment in green technology, and the promotion of sustainable tourism. Skiiers from around the world are now joining the call for urgent action on the climate crisis, warning that the future of the sport is at stake. “We’re seeing the effects of the climate crisis on our sport firsthand,” said professional skiier Lindsey Vonn. “It’s time for governments to take action and protect our sport and our planet.”