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Call for Media Registration Sagarmatha Sambaad First Edition Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity. The interested media representatives/individuals who wish to attend the event are requested to complete the registration form by 5 pm on 10 May 2025. The Media plays an important role in amplifying the purpose, objectives and outcomes of the […]

Call for Sagarmatha Sambaad Social Media Ambassador “🌍 Become a Voice for Climate Action! 🌱 We’re calling on passionate creators and changemakers to join us as Social Media Ambassadors for Sagarmatha Sambaad 2025 – Nepal’s global dialogue for a sustainable future. ✨ Be part of a historic milestone in shaping climate conversations from the top

Nepal’s Himalayan Climate Call When we think of the terms “climate change” or “global warming”, the image of melting glaciers is often the poster image that comes to mind. Nepal, home to a significant portion of the Himalayas, understands the urgency and consequences of glacial melt better than most nations. With Mount Everest’s southern face within its borders, leading the charge on climate action is both inevitable and necessary for Nepal. The

Children and Youth Dialogue (BaYu Sambaad) We invite children and youth aged 15 to 29 from across Nepal to apply for participation in Balbalika tatha Yuva Sambaad (BaYu Sambaad) happening on 26 April 2025, a platform dedicated to amplifying children and youth’s voices ahead of Sagarmatha Sambaad. This is a youth-led event jointly organized by

Briefing to representatives of international media based in #Kathmandu today. The event was held in the presence of Mr. Raj Kumar Shrestha, Secretary at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers and the Coordinator of the Secretariat. Foreign Secretary Mr. Amrit Bahadur Rai provided key updates on the preparations for the 1st edition of

हिमनदी पग्लिंदा नेपाल जस्तो सीमित स्रोतसाधन भएको देशमा झनै ठूलो असर पर्ने भएकाले जलवायु परिवर्तनका असरसँग जुध्न हाम्रो आवाज र पहल बढाउन आवश्यक छ।  जलवायु परिवर्तनका असरबीच हिमाली क्षेत्रको हिउँ बचाउने र यसका लागि सरोकारवालालाई झकझक्याउने उद्देश्यले आज शुक्रबार (२१ मार्च) ‘वर्ल्ड ग्लेसियर्स डे’ (विश्व हिमनदी दिवस) मनाइँदै छ। यस सन्दर्भमा जलवायु परिवर्तनका कारण विश्वव्यापी तापमान

Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli chaired the Directive Committee meeting for the First Edition of  #SagarmathaSambaad, reviewing progress & providing guidance to ensure an impactful event.As preparations gain momentum, we move closer to the Dialogue that envisions a brighter future for all #ClimateAction #SagarmathaSambaad #sambaad #COP30 #SB #glaciers News: सगरमाथा संवाद आयोजना गर्न स्रोत र

Building resilience is vital to minimise its impact in the Hindu Kush Himalayas. Raging water disrupted life in Thame village—home to some of Nepal’s famed Sherpas—when a glacial lake in the Everest region burst its banks in August last year. The outburst wreaked havoc, damaging homes, farms, a school and a hydropower plant that provided

In mountain ranges around the world, glaciers are melting as global temperatures rise. Europe’s Alps and Pyrenees lost 40% of their glacier volume from 2000 to 2023. These and other icy regions have provided freshwater for people living downstream for centuries – almost 2 billion people rely on glaciers today. But as glaciers melt faster, they also pose potentially lethal

Glacial Lake Outburst Floods are rising due to climate change. Urgent action, funding and cooperation are key to preventing catastrophic impacts. On March 21, 2025, the world will mark the first-ever World Day for Glaciers, alongside the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (IYGP) 2025 and the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025-2034). This initiative by the