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India will host the Third Pole Climate Forum in New Delhi from June 3-5, bringing together global experts to address climate challenges in the Himalayas-Hindu Kush region. The forum, led by IMD and WMO, aims to improve forecasting and resilience for the area, which sustains over a billion people. Discussions will focus on data sharing, glacier monitoring, and early warning systems amid rising temperatures. This collaboration highlights India’s role in tackling climate issues affecting Asia’s major river systems.

Key Points: India Hosts Third Pole Climate Forum in New Delhi June 3

  • Forum aims to enhance climate resilience in the Himalayas-Hindu Kush region
  • Focus on data sharing and early warning systems for glacial melt
  • India leads South Node of WMO’s Third Pole network
  • Event unites global experts to tackle climate-sensitive challenges
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India to host 3rd Session of Third Pole Climate Forum from June 3 in New Delhi

India leads global climate efforts as IMD hosts the Third Pole Climate Forum with WMO to address Himalayan climate challenges impacting billions.

"The Himalayas-Hindu Kush region... is vital to global climate and weather systems, feeding Asia's major rivers and sustaining over a billion people. – IMD"

New Delhi, May 23

India will host the 3rd Session of the Third Pole Climate Forum (TPCF3) from June 3 to 5 in New Delhi. The forum, organised by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in collaboration with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and other regional partners, was part of efforts under the Third Pole Regional Climate Centre Network (TPRCC).

The forum aims to bring international and regional climate experts together to strengthen collaboration and scientific research focused on the Himalayas-Hindu Kush region, also known as the Third Pole.

In a post on X, IMD stated, "The Himalayas-Hindu Kush region, known as the Third Pole, holds the largest reserve of frozen water after Antarctica & the Arctic, is vital to global climate and weather systems, feeding Asia's major rivers and sustaining over a billion people. The Third Pole Regional Climate Centre (TPRCC) is a @WMO initiated network of regional climate centers dedicated to monitoring, forecasting, and providing climate services for the Himalayas-Hindu Kush region."

This region, which held the largest frozen water reserves after Antarctica and the Arctic, played a crucial role in the global climate system. It also fed Asia's major rivers and supported the livelihoods of over a billion people, making it one of the most climate-sensitive areas on Earth.

The TPRCC, a WMO-initiated network, was established to monitor, forecast, and provide climate services for the Himalayas-Hindu Kush region. India led the South Node of the network through the IMD.

The post further reads, "From 3-5 June 2025, India Meteorological Department will host the 3rd Session of the Third Pole Climate Forum (#TPCF3) in New Delhi, bringing together @WMO, India Meteorological Department, and regional partners. This meeting, under the Third Pole Regional Climate Centre Network (TPRCC), will enhance knowledge sharing, foster scientific collaboration & advance technologies to better understand Third Pole climate systems."

https://x.com/Indiametdept/status/1925892303257849914

The meeting will discuss long-range forecasting, data services, and climate monitoring systems. The goal was to build regional resilience and improve early warning systems in the face of rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and unpredictable monsoon patterns.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
This is a proud moment for India to lead such an important climate initiative! The Himalayas are our lifeline - feeding the Ganga, Brahmaputra and so many rivers. Hope this forum leads to concrete action plans to protect our glaciers. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Excellent initiative but I hope China participates constructively. Climate change doesn't respect borders - we need all Himalayan nations to work together. The recent floods in Assam show how vulnerable we are to changing weather patterns.
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Amit S.
While international cooperation is good, India should also focus on local solutions. Our hill states like Uttarakhand and Himachal are facing the worst effects of climate change. More budget allocation needed for these vulnerable regions.
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Sunita R.
The Third Pole affects our monsoons, agriculture, everything! Glad to see India taking leadership. But will the research reach farmers who need weather forecasts the most? Need better ground-level implementation. 🌾
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Vikram J.
Climate change in Himalayas is a national security issue too. Melting glaciers affect water availability in Pakistan and China - could lead to future conflicts. Smart move by India to position itself as knowledge hub for Third Pole research.
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Neha P.
Hope they discuss sustainable tourism! Our Himalayan states are being loved to death by unchecked visitors. Climate research must include carrying capacity studies for hill stations. Ladakh's water crisis should be wake-up call for all.

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