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02 November 2009
Kathmandu, Nepal – Climate for Life along with world-renowned mountaineers including Climate Ambassador Apa Sherpa will take part in various high-profile events in Europe in the run upto Copenhagen to raise awareness about climate change in the Himalayas. In this context, World renowned mountaineers will come together at Copenhagen on the occasion of International Mountain Day (11 December 2009) to raise awareness on this issue.
Hon’ble Minister of Forest and Soil Conservation Mr. Deepak Bohara unveiled the plans for the Summiteers' Summit today (02 November 2009).
The Government of Nepal and the Climate for Life Campaign is leading the efforts supported by several partner organizations namely ICIMOD, NTNC, NTB, NMA and the World Bank. Several other organizations including those working for the Himalayan cause are likely to join the efforts. Business affinity groups like FNCCI, CNI and Bankers' Association will also be invited to support the event.
The Government of Nepal and agencies concerned with the impacts of Climate Change in the Himalayas, and its knock-on effect on the population of downstream countries have been spearheading substantive efforts to raise this issue at appropriate global platforms. Notable among them is the Climate for Life campaign and the recent Kathmandu to Copenhagen Regional Climate Change Conference hosted by the Government of Nepal.
Many high profile events have been planned across Europe to build up interest in this important event on International Mountain Day. World renowned mountaineers and public figures who love the Himalayas will come together in Copenhagen to raise awareness of climate risks and opportunities in the Himalayas. A street carnival in the streets of Copenhagen will see hundreds of summiteers and friends of Nepal raising their voice for the Himalayas.
The Legendary Mountaineers Apa Sherpa and Dawa Steven Sherpa, both of whom have been working tirelessly with WWF’s Climate For Life Campaign for the last several months, will be representing Nepal at the summit and the many preceding activities.
