Nepal Hosts 'Sagarmatha to the Sea' Event in New York to Address Climate Change
Summary
Nepal held the special climate program ‘Sagarmatha to the Sea’ at UN Headquarters in New York to press for stronger global action on climate change. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal linked Himalayan glacier loss, floods, sea-level rise, and climate justice, urging coordinated international cooperation and better climate finance.
Key Points
- Nepal organized the high-level ‘Sagarmatha to the Sea: A Call to Action for a Climate Resilient Future’ program at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said the climate crisis connects the Himalayas, rivers, seas, and coastal regions, requiring integrated global action.
- He cited the Bhote Koshi flood and damage in the Langtang region as examples of the worsening climate threat in Nepal.
- Khanal proposed stronger climate finance, early warning systems, emission cuts, and greater inclusion of the Himalayas in the UN climate process.
