The 1st Sagarmatha Sambaad took place in Kathmandu, Nepal, from May 16-18, 2025 [cite: 7.1.5]. Operating under the theme 'Climate Change, Mountains and the Future of Humanity', international delegates, glaciologists, and regional policymakers gathered to address glacial melt, ecological preservation of the Himalayas, and transboundary climate resilience [cite: 5.1.6, 7.1.5]. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav represented India at the landmark summit, emphasizing regional sustainable development and cooperative environmental stewardship [cite: 7.1.5].