Swarnim Wagle named among TIME’s 100 most influential people in climate action for 2026

Swarnim Wagle Kathmandu, November 10 Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle has been named among TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in climate action for 2026. TIME recognised Wagle for his advocacy for climate justice at international forums following the Bhotekoshi floods, his initiatives to mobilise climate finance and his views on resource management and systemic reforms in the international climate framework.

The list also features United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Britain’s Prince William and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, among others. Wagle’s party, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has congratulated him on the recognition.

In a statement issued by party General Secretary Bipin Kumar Acharya, the party said Wagle’s leadership and initiatives in climate finance, resource management and international systemic reform were significant for Nepal.