To: Christoph Gorder

From: Jacob Kerby

Subject: Threats to Global Water Security and Potential Solutions

Date: April 12, 2022

Dear Christoph Gorder,

My name is Jacob Kerby, and I am a current member of one of the charity:water volunteer program development teams
under your leadership. I am writing to you today to bring to your attention a potential threat to global water security and
how I believe our organization can be at the forefront of change. The charity: water organization has set forth with an
optimistic goal of ending the already devastating global water crisis. I am proud of the progress we have made as an
organization thus far, and I am excited to present a solution to further aid in accomplishing this crucial goal. During my
research into the world’s warming climate, I discovered an unforeseen consequence of glacier recession that will have
drastic effects on the availability of water for millions of people.

In mountainous regions, glaciers serve as a vital natural resource, providing drinking and irrigation water as the glaciers
melt in warmer months. However, as glaciers continue to shrink and water demand continues to grow, the livelihood of
millions of people who rely on these water systems is at stake. This is not merely an issue of slowing or stopping harmful
emissions, as the climate will continue to warm for generations due to the energy stored in the ocean regardless of any
additional emissions. Furthermore, glaciers have already surpassed their peak flow conditions in 45% of the world’s glacial
drainage basins.

In response to this issue, I urge you to consider leading a new program dedicated to developing a solution before it
becomes too late. I have researched the construction of artificial glaciers, and I believe they could provide an efficient and
practical solution. The artificial glacier, or ice stupa, is simply a tall mound of ice created by routing a stream through a
nozzle during below freezing temperatures. The resulting mound is able to shade its own interior to prevent melting, and
when placed in a mountain valley, receives additional shade from the mountain range as well. Ice stupas have the
potential to store millions of gallons of water to sustain hundreds of thousands of people for months. Furthermore, the
stupas that are able to survive the summer months have the opportunity to grow on their own the following winter.

I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to form a meeting with you within the next couple of weeks to discuss this
further and to begin the development of a new program team. If you have any questions in the meantime or are free to go
ahead and create a meeting, I am available by phone or email anytime between 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

Best regards,

Jacob Kerby

Charity:water | Volunteer Lead

Phone: (111)-111-1111

Email: jekerby@clemson.edu