India Backs Himalayan Climate Emergency Motion at 153rd IPU Assembly
- What: IPU adopts Himalayan climate emergency agenda
- Who's affected: Himalayan nations and vulnerable mountain zones
- Venue: 153rd IPU Assembly, Arusha, Tanzania
- Delegation lead: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh
A collective diplomatic push by South Asian lawmakers secured top priority in Arusha, Tanzania, as the Inter-Parliamentary Union adopted an emergency agenda item on climate disasters across the Himalayas. Proposed by Nepal and backed by India, the measure directs global legislative attention toward rapid resilience financing and disaster response for fragile mountain ecosystems.
Addressing the Assembly's General Debate on inclusive governance, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh called on world parliaments to safeguard accountability and restore public trust. Alongside the headline debate, members of the Indian delegation took active committee roles, examining digital overload and youth mental health, United Nations governance reforms, and climate-resilient food production.
Lawmakers also intervened in security and technology discussions, championing international humanitarian law enforcement and ethical artificial intelligence standards for child protection. In the Standing Committee on Peace and International Security, delegates pressed for stronger parliamentary action to protect critical maritime routes and international navigation from conflict disruption.
On the diplomatic sidelines, the delegation held bilateral talks with Russian Federation Council Deputy Chairman Konstantin Kosachev. The Indian leadership also met outgoing IPU President Tulia Ackson and conferred with Anda Filip, who took office as the first female Secretary General in the IPU's 137-year history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What emergency item was adopted at the 153rd IPU Assembly?
Lawmakers adopted an emergency agenda item addressing climate-related disasters and resilience in the Himalayan region, proposed by Nepal and supported by India.
Who led the Indian delegation at the 153rd IPU Assembly?
Shri Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, led the Indian parliamentary delegation in Arusha, Tanzania.
What bilateral meetings were held by the Indian delegation?
The delegation met with Konstantin Kosachev of Russia's Federation Council, outgoing IPU President Tulia Ackson, and newly elected IPU Secretary General Anda Filip.
Source
Press Information Bureau Release ID 2320602, Rajya Sabha Secretariat · 2026-10-08
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