Kathmandu, March 28 -- The second Phewa Dialogue concluded in Chengdu, China, on March 27, with participants stressing the need for stronger regional cooperation to tackle climate change and promote sustainable development in South Asia.

The two-day event, held from March 26 to 27, was jointly organised by the China Centre for South Asia Studies at Sichuan University and Tribhuvan University. It brought together scholars, think tank representatives and policy practitioners from China, South Asia and neighbouring regions.

Discussions centred on the theme "South Asian Development under Climate Change and Governance", focusing on strategies for climate adaptation and mitigation amid rising global risks. Participants highlighted the need fo...