BYN Black Yak Group (Chairman Kang Tae-sun, hereafter Black Yak) announced the 'Himalayan Climate Charter 2025' in Nepal, urging international attention and solidarity.
On the afternoon of the 5th local time, Black Yak co-hosted 'Summit for Earth' in Kathmandu, Nepal, with the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, and the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) to discuss the future of the Himalayas. The event was attended by about 200 guests, including Nepal's Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey.
Known as the 'Roof of the World' and often called the 'Third Pole' due to its vast glaciers after the Arctic and Antarctic, the Himalayan region is facing a threat to its ecosystem due to issues such as reduced snowfall from global warming, flooding of farmland, and waste left by climbers, highlighting the need for environmental conservation.
At this 'Summit for Earth,' the Himalayan Climate Charter was announced, sharing the climate crisis challenges the Himalayas face and outlining principles and action plans for climate justice. Black Yak and the other three co-hosting companies and organizations signed the declaration.
The Himalayan Climate Charter includes key points such as ▲ urging global climate action, ▲ continuous Himalayan cleanup activities, ▲ technology and community-based cooperation, ▲ transparent disclosure of environmental information, ▲ amplifying voices from the climate crisis frontlines, and ▲ global partnerships and solidarity.
In particular, alongside global goals such as reducing carbon emissions, it reflects practical commitments that incorporate the experiences of local communities that have long coexisted with the Himalayas, the dissemination of the stories of Icefall Doctors and Sherpas, and cooperation using drone and satellite technology, bridging global and local, traditional and modern aspects. Furthermore, a specific roadmap was presented to encourage participation by national governments and international organizations, with plans to establish the Himalayan Climate Committee (HCC) in 2026.
Black Yak Chairman Kang Tae-sun, who attended in person, said, "Like the quiet warning from the Himalayas that changes starting at the highest places will soon reach the lowest, the climate crisis here is now a common problem facing all humanity. This declaration is not just a document of promises, but a call for collective action for climate justice. We hope this message spreads worldwide and leads to real change, and Black Yak, with its heritage in the Himalayas, will always be part of that journey."
#Full Text of 'Himalayan Climate Charter 2025'
In July 2025, through the 'Summit for Earth' in Kathmandu, Nepal, we declare our commitment to take the first step in global action to protect and transform our Himalayas in response to the warnings echoing from there.
The climate crisis is no longer a future issue. It is a reality already before us. Rising temperatures, collapsing ecosystems, and rapidly disappearing glaciers are deeply infiltrating the Himalayas, the lifeline for billions, beyond the poles and deserts.
The Himalayas hold significance beyond a mountain range. It is the source that supplies life-giving water to billions and a central axis sustaining Earth's climate balance. However, the residents who have harmoniously lived with nature here for many years are bearing the full brunt of the damage. Glaciers are melting, farmlands are flooded, and livelihoods are being destroyed.
We declare our intention to protect this land, respect its people, and act for the Earth we all share.
#Principles & Commitments
#Closing Statement
The Himalayas are not the end of the Earth. They are the starting point of change and a vast mountain that questions our choices. We hope that the message we shout from this mountain resonates across the globe and that this call does not end in words but leads to action and change.