Kathmandu – Addressing the inaugural session of the ‘Sagarmatha Dialogue’ held in Kathmandu, India’s Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, highlighted the grave state of the Himalayan region, which is increasingly threatened by climate change.
Speaking at the event themed “Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity”, Minister Yadav stressed that the environmental crisis in the Himalayan region is being deeply felt in India as well. “The Himalayan region bears a heavy burden of environmental stress. We in India are also directly experiencing its effects,” he stated.
He emphasized that India shares the concerns of its Himalayan states and the communities living there, noting that the future of the Himalayas and of humanity are deeply interconnected. “Our environmental future is inherently and closely linked,” he added.
Speaking about India’s climate policy, he highlighted India’s active and significant role in global climate action under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Despite our minimal contribution to the crisis, India remains at the forefront of climate action and is fully committed to making a difference,” Minister Yadav affirmed.
The Sagarmatha Dialogue is a high-level international forum organized by the Government of Nepal, aimed at advancing regional and global discussions on climate change and the conservation of the Himalayan ecosystem. Minister Yadav’s address is seen as a step toward strengthening India-Nepal cooperation in these critical areas.
