Kathmandu. Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has been included in the list of the world’s 100 most influential climate leaders of 2026 released by the prestigious Time Magazine. Swarnim Wagle has been included. Wagle is the only finance minister in the world to be included in this list.
He has been included in the list in recognition of his role in international forums for the rights and reparations of developing countries with low greenhouse gas emissions like Nepal but are at high risk of climate change.
His initiatives to mobilize climate finance and international aid in the aftermath of the recent glacial lake burst floods and disasters in Nepal are particularly highlighted.
Wagle has been continuously working in the field of sustainable development and environment-friendly economic policies.
Time Magazine lists influential people who have made significant contributions to business and policymaking to combat global climate change.
