Voluntary action

Rights groups continue to press for transparent investigations, reconstruction where warranted, and stronger safeguards so that historic places of worship are not erased regardless of the current demographic composition of surrounding communities.

Every fraction of a degree and every year avoided above 1.5°C matters for lives, ecosystems, economies and the feasibility of recovery.

Nepal’s Foreign Minister and the UN climate chief have both warned of the growing threat from global warming to the Himalayas.

At the same time, political engagement with Myanmar and regional actors remains essential to create conditions for voluntary return.

The achievements position India as a leader in translating large-scale restoration pledges into on-ground results that benefit both ecosystems and people.

Justice and Care Country Director Mohammed Tariqul Islam said Rima’s safe return highlighted the need for timely cross-border cooperation.

Centres use existing community buildings, employ local women, and reach the hardest-to-serve populations.

The 2026 Commemoration demonstrated that digital platforms, when deliberately shaped around shared heritage rather than division, can become spaces of genuine encounter.