On World Environment Day 2025, Kishore Upadhyay issued a powerful warning about the climate crisis, urging urgent global action to protect the Himalayas. Speaking at an awareness event titled “Melting Himalayan Glaciers, Dying Ganga” in New Delhi, he emphasized the critical link between Himalayan glaciers and South Asia’s water security. Union Minister Chirag Paswan, along with key leaders and activists, joined voices to amplify the environmental emergency. Hosted by Voice of Ganga and Himalaya – A Global Organization, the event stressed that glacier loss threatens not only rivers like the Ganga but also culture, identity, and human survival. Environmental leaders and youth pledged a united commitment: “Save Himalayas, Save Water, Save Lives.” The message was loud and clear—act now, or risk irreversible loss.
The Himalayas Are Melting — and With Them, Our Future
New Delhi, June 5, 2025 – On the occasion of World Environment Day, a deeply moving event unfolded at the India International Centre. The programme, themed “Melting Himalayan Glaciers, Dying Ganga,” sparked urgent calls for environmental action from national leaders, policymakers, and environmental warriors.
The event was hosted by Voice of Ganga and Himalaya – A Global Organization. The focus: to raise alarm about rapid glacial retreat in the Himalayan region. Senior leader and environmentalist Kishore Upadhyay warned that the melting of Himalayan glaciers is a signal of a much larger crisis.
“This isn’t just about climate—it’s about survival,” said Upadhyay. “If we don’t act now, generations may live without clean water.”
A Call for Mass Movement: Political and Public Support Grows
Union Minister Chirag Paswan, Chief Guest at the event, echoed the same concerns.
“The Ganga and Himalayas are not just nature’s wonders—they are our lifelines. Protecting them must become a mass movement,” he declared.
Other speakers included Ashish Tuli, CEO of Save Himalaya Charitable Foundation Maharashtra, who highlighted the need for decisive action. “This is a fight for humanity’s future,” he said.
Foundation trustee Karan Doshi added, “We’re not just losing ice—we’re losing our roots, our rhythm of life.”
A Wake-Up Call from Experience and History
Kishore Upadhyay, a three-time MLA and former Uttarakhand Congress President, has spent 45 years fighting for Himalayan preservation. He cited global studies, including glacier loss in Svalbard, Norway, as clear warnings for India’s future.
His past efforts—ranging from forest rights to river conservation—were referenced as proof that sustained policy advocacy works. He urged global institutions to act before it’s too late.
The Event Concludes with a United Pledge
Participants from across India—students, activists, and experts—stood together to pledge:
“Save Himalayas, Save Water, Save Lives.”
The event ended with a clear message for national and international governments:
The climate crisis cannot wait. Emergency action must begin now to protect the Himalayas—South Asia’s water tower.
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