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Everest Summiters Summit Honors 176 Climbers Amid Climate Change Concerns

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The second annual Everest Summiteers Summit-2026 was held in Kathmandu, honoring 176 climbers from 26 countries who successfully summited Sagarmatha (Mt Everest). The event, organized by Everest Alliance Nepal in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, also highlighted concerns about climate change impacts on the Himalayas, including glacier melt and waste management challenges.

  • Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Khadga Raj Paudel and President Ram Chandra Paudel were among the dignitaries who honored the climbers with medals and certificates.
  • Minister Paudel emphasized the need for safe and sustainable mountain tourism, improved climber safety, and strengthened emergency rescue systems.
  • Concerns were raised about the melting of glaciers, loss of biodiversity, and increasing waste management challenges in the Himalayan region.
  • The event underscored the importance of preserving the natural form of Sagarmatha and protecting the Himalayan environment as a shared global responsibility.
  • Senior mountaineer Mingma Sherpa noted the significant role of Sherpa guides in mountain climbing and Nepal's attraction for global tourists.

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