Sagarmatha Dialogue Concludes with a Message of Shared Understanding on the Climate Crisis

The Sagarmatha Dialogue 2025 concluded on Sunday with the release of a 25-point declaration titled the “Sagarmatha Call for Action”, delivering a strong message of collective understanding to address the global climate crisis.

Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba officially announced the declaration and formally closed the event. In her closing remarks, Minister Deuba emphasized that the dialogue was instrumental in raising global awareness about the impacts of climate change — from the Himalayas to small island nations. She stressed the need for collective efforts to implement the dialogue’s conclusions and achieve meaningful outcomes.

Dr. Deuba also mentioned that the ideas and recommendations discussed during the event will be presented on various international platforms to advocate for global climate action. She described the Sagarmatha Dialogue as a historic forum committed to reducing the effects of climate change.

Furthermore, she announced that the second edition of the Sagarmatha Dialogue will take place in 2027. The inaugural event, organized by the Government of Nepal, aimed to inform the global community about the impacts of climate change and explore sustainable solutions. The summit hosted high-level delegations from 12 countries and welcomed 175 international guests.