The Climate and Cryosphere (CliC) is a global community of dedicated and enthusiastic researchers with expertise and knowledge of the cryosphere and its interactions with the climate system. CliC expertise spans simulation modelling, field observations, process studies and cross-cutting workers who engage with other disciplines and stakeholders. CliC is one of the Core Projects of the World Climate Research Program (WCRP, https://www.wcrp-climate.org)