Towards a Himalayan Coalition for Sustainable Development
Session Description
Towards a Himalayan Coalition for Sustainable Development, strengthened regional cooperation across the Himalayan region can advance climate resilience, safeguard fragile mountain ecosystems, and shape sustainable development pathways. The session highlights how protecting and working with nature can deliver co-benefits for people, planet, and prosperity.
Guiding Questions
- How can agencies working in the Himalayan region build stronger partnerships and coalitions to integrate mountain-sensitive, ecosystem-based approaches into climate and development planning?
- What policy, institutional, and financial mechanisms are needed to mobilize adequate finance, close funding gaps, and operationalize joint action across the region?
- How can collaborative efforts ensure equitable and sustainable outcomes for mountain communities while aligning investments with shared regional priorities?
