With the aim of releasing the Himalayan Climate Charter 2025, the Nepal Mountaineering Association, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, Black Yak, and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) are jointly organizing the Himalayan Climate Charter Summit for the Earth in Kathmandu this Saturday. BYD launches Dolphin 2025 in Nepal with industry-first LFP Low Voltage Battery Sagarmatha Sambaad: An inspirational example for the world, says UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner According to Tshering Sherpa, Chief Executive Officer of SPCC, the summit marks a historic gathering of leaders, environmental experts, and partner organizations to address the urgent environmental challenges facing the Himalayas. "This summit seeks to highlight global efforts to preserve the fragile ecosystems of the Himalayas," said Sherpa. "As the 'roof of the world,' the Himalayas are not only a crucial water source for millions but also a barometer for global climate health. The summit will unite stakeholders at local, national, and international levels to confront pressing issues like climate change, waste management, and sustainable tourism in the region." The event will celebrate achievements, share innovative solutions, and forge a unified path forward through collaborative approaches. A major highlight will be the signing of the Himalayan Climate Charter Declaration 2025. The summit will bring together mountaineers, scientists, policymakers, and local communities to explore the intersection of traditional knowledge and modern technology in environmental conservation. Through dialogue and collaboration, organizers hope to inspire concrete commitments that extend beyond the Himalayas, setting a precedent for global mountain conservation. Experts will participate in a panel discussion themed "Climate Change in the Himalayas." The discussion will focus on exploring climate change impacts and localized responses in the Himalayas; strengthening and integrating traditional knowledge systems with modern science; sharing current and planned climate actions in the Everest region; discussing policy frameworks, global cooperation, and funding for mountain resilience and identifying opportunities for cross-sector collaboration in waste management, tourism, and climate adaptation. "The goal of this summit is not only to raise awareness but also to build lasting partnerships and collaborative opportunities," said Mingma Chhiri Sherpa, Chairman of the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality. He added that the summit will also highlight outcomes from the 2025 Everest Cleanup and other conservation efforts across the Himalayas. It aims to strengthen partnerships between local communities, governments, and international organizations, while promoting innovative solutions such as drone technology and Sherpa-led waste management initiatives. More than 200 delegates are expected to attend, including Badri Prasad Pandey, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Kang Tae-sun, Chairman, Black Yak, Ang Tshering Sherpa, Chief Advisor of NMA and Honorary Member of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation, Dr. Ghana Shyam Gurung, WWF Nepal Country Representative, Dr. Pasang Yangjee Sherpa, University of British Columbia, Canada, and Dr. Dhiraj Pradhananga, Head of the Department of Meteorology, Tribhuvan University among others. Tourism entrepreneur and event facilitator Ngawa Nima Sherpa emphasized that the Sherpa communities of Khumbu are at the frontline of the climate crisis. "Glacial retreat, biodiversity loss, impacts on livelihoods, and pollution threaten not only the region's ecosystem but also the lives of Indigenous communities and global climate stability," he said. "Recognizing the urgency of this crisis, we declare our collective resolve to transform awareness into action-leveraging Indigenous science, modern innovation, and international solidarity. This summit brings together a diverse audience including ministers, government officials, parliamentarians, diplomats, researchers, youth and women leaders, civil society, and the private sector," he added.