Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Himalayan Summit Addresses Disasters, Issues Dehradun Declaration
Imagine a big meeting about the Himalayas, the world's youngest mountains.
People talked about the disasters that happened, like floods and landslides, which sadly caused many deaths and injuries.
They promised to work together to make the mountains safer and more sustainable.
They also made a plan called the Dehradun Declaration to prepare for future problems, and help the communities that live there.
The plan focuses on making sure everyone can live safely and protect the environment, like dealing with floods, over-tourism, and climate change, so the Himalayas can thrive.
The Sustainable Mountain Development Summit expressed solidarity with those affected by disasters.
The summit addressed ecological challenges and the need for regional responses.
The Mountain Legislators Meet issued the Dehradun Declaration.
Natural disasters in Uttarakhand since April resulted in 136 deaths.
The declaration includes measures for a sustainable and climate-resilient Himalayas.
- Who
- Participating states, Union territories, and Autonomous Councils
- What
- The Sustainable Mountain Development Summit expressed solidarity with those affected by natural disasters and issued a declaration.
- When
- The summit took place recently, following disasters since April.
- Where
- Dehradun, India, addressing the Indian Himalayan Region.
- Why
- To address disasters, ecological challenges, and promote sustainable development in the Himalayas.
- Event
- Sustainable Mountain Development Summit
- Location
- Dehradun
- Deaths
- 136
- Injured
- 149
- Missing
- 89
- Declaration
- Dehradun Declaration