Lomanthang Declaration stresses democracy, media freedom and climate action

Summit participants call for political reforms, press safety, and prioritisation of climate crisis in policymaking.

The International Media Summit 2025, held from May 9 to 13 in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lomanthang, concluded with the adoption of the ‘Lomanthang Declaration’, calling for collective action on democracy, media freedom and the climate crisis.