Nepal, March 24 -- The First National Water Conference has concluded, issuing a nine-point Kathmandu Declaration.

The two-day Conference organized by the National Federation of Irrigation Water User's Association, Nepal under the leadership of Water and Energy Commission Secretariat wrapped up Sunday evening. It was organized as part of the Nepal National Glacier, Water and Weather Week-2025.

The conference pledged to ensure sustainable use, conservation, management and regulation of water resources in accordance with the Integrated River Basin Plan, with coordination and collaboration among the three tiers of government, development partner organizations, community organizations and other stakeholders by ensuring good water governance...