Tentative Programme

Through the program available on this page, you can find information about events organized by the Government of Nepal in the Sagarmatha Sambaad, 2025, as well as other events taking place. The program includes various sessions, seminars, and keynote speeches on topics such as climate action, sustainability, and global partnerships. Please note that program details are subject to change, so it is recommended to check the schedules regularly for the latest updates.

7:00-8:30 Breakfast (Garden Terrace/Bau Xuan) 

08:00-09:30 | Registration

09:30-11:00 | Opening Session (by invitation only) (Megha Malhar Hall)

11:00-11:30 | Tea break

11:30-13:30 | Plenary Session: Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity (Megha Malhar Hall)

13:30-14:30 | Lunch (Sur Sudha Courtyard)

Theme 1: Beyond Mountains: Linking Mountains to Oceans

14:30-16:00 | Parallel session 1: Urgency of 1.5-degree ambition for preservation of glaciers (Megha)

14:30-16:00 | Parallel session 2: Connecting highlands to islands (Malhar)

16:00-16:30 | Tea break

16:30-18:00 | Parallel session 3: Food security and climate resilient agriculture (Megha)

16:30-18:00 | Parallel Session 4: Community-led climate initiatives in the mountains (Malhar)  

19:00-21:00 | Gala Dinner (by invitation) Megha Malhar Hall

7:00-8:30 | Breakfast (Garden Terrace/Bau Xuan)  

Theme 2: Green Economy

9:00-10:30 | Parallel Session 5: Powering the future: harnessing clean energy (Megha)

9:00-10:30 | Parallel Session 6: Exploring nature, culture and adventure in the mountains (Malhar)

10:30-10:45 | Tea break

Theme 3: Averting, Minimizing and Addressing Loss & Damage

10:45-12:15 | Parallel Session 7: Mountain risk assessment and monitoring (Megha)  

10:45-12:15 | Parallel Session 8: Addressing loss and damage in the mountains (Malhar)

12:15-13:15 | Lunch (Manjari)

Theme 4: Climate Justice and the Future of Humanity

13:15-14:45 | Parallel Session 9: Sustainable cities and communities (Megha)

13:15-14:45 | Parallel Session 10: Building an inclusive future: gender and intergenerational equity (Malhar)

14:45-15:00 | Tea break  

15:00-16:30 | Parallel Session 11: Bridging science and technology for mountain resilience (Megha)

15:00-16:30 | Parallel Session 12: Sustaining mountain economy (Malhar)

15:00-16:30 | High-level session: Collaboration and cooperation beyond borders: HKH Ministerial meeting (Malashree Room)

16:45-18:30 | Unlocking Youth Potential in Science, Technology, and Innovation (Malhar Hall)

16:30-16:45 | Tea break 

Theme 5: Global and Regional Partnerships

16:45-18:30 | Multi-stakeholder Roundtable (Discussion) (Megha Hall)

    1. Ecosystem services: recognize, respect and reward
    2. Climate induced disasters: risk reduction and resilience
    3. Innovative climate and carbon financing

19:00-21:00 | Dinner (Manjari)

06:00-8:00 | Flight to Sagarmatha (by invitation only)

07:00-8:30 | Breakfast (Garden Terrace/Bau Xuan)  

09:00-10:30 | High-level side event: Addressing the triple planetary crisis: air pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change (Malhar)

09:00-10:30 | Overcoming Financial Challenges to Climate Justice Action and Sustainable Development (Malshree)

10:30-11:40 | Break

11:40- 11:45 | Sagarmatha Call for Action

11:45-12:05 | Closing Session (Megha Malhar Hall)

13:00- 14:00 | Lunch (Manjari)

14:00-17:00 | Vajra Academy Eco School Visit (By prior registration only)