KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has said that climate change is not only endangering the fate of humanity but also putting its future at serious risk. She made the remarks during the inaugural session of the first edition of the Sagarmatha Sambaad, which began in Kathmandu on Friday.
Highlighting the global scope of the crisis, Minister Rana stated that climate change is no longer a regional or national issue but a threat to the entire human race. She stressed that the efforts of a single country are insufficient to address such a widespread and complex problem, calling instead for coordinated and collective global action.
Minister Rana underscored that the Sagarmatha Sambaad marks the beginning of such unified efforts. She said the dialogue draws inspiration from the Sanskrit phrase “Vade Vaade Jayate Tattvabodhah,” which promotes the discovery of truth through debate, discussion, and the sharing of diverse ideas and perspectives.
She noted that meaningful dialogue opens the door to reflection and introspection. With this year’s theme set as “Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity,” Minister Rana stressed the importance of identifying the threats posed by climate change and finding effective ways to respond.
Stating that both Nepal and the wider world face significant environmental risks, she warned that delays in honest dialogue and meaningful action could jeopardize not only the present but also the generations to come.
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