Sagarmatha Sambaad
Context: Sagarmatha Sambaad is a global summit in Kathmandu addressing climate change and mountain conservation, where India proposed a five-point action plan for scientific cooperation, resilience, community support, green finance, and mountain issues.
Important Pointers:
Sagarmatha Sambaad: A global high-level dialogue convened to address climate change, mountains, and humanity’s future, held for the first time in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Theme: “Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity.”
First Edition Date & Place: May 2025, Kathmandu, Nepal.
India’s Participation: Represented by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav.
Five-Point Call for Global Action (India’s Proposal):
Enhanced Scientific Cooperation on cryospheric changes, hydrology, and biodiversity.
Building Climate Resilience via adaptation, disaster early warning (e.g., GLOFs), and resilient infrastructure.
Empowering Mountain Communities by integrating their welfare, traditional knowledge, and sustainable livelihoods.
Providing Green Finance as per UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement for mountain nations.
Recognizing Mountain Perspectives in global climate negotiations and sustainable development.
Transboundary Conservation Efforts: India urged Himalayan nations to collaborate under the International Big Cats Alliance for the conservation of snow leopards, tigers, and leopards.
Project Snow Leopard: Launched by PM Modi; India conducted the first comprehensive Snow Leopard Population Assessment (2019-2023), finding 718 snow leopards, about 10-15% of the global population.
India’s Climate Standpoint: South Asia contributes only 4% of historical global CO₂ emissions but hosts 25% of the world’s population; calls for equitable climate finance and technology transfer from developed countries.
Philosophical Note: India emphasized “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family), highlighting the shared responsibility of mountain nations.