Minister Chaudhary addresses LDC ministerial-level meeting, emphasizes collective efforts for securing climate justice
Summary
Agriculture, Forests and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary urged least developed countries to unite for climate justice at a ministerial meeting in Dili, citing the devastating Bhotekoshi flood as evidence of the escalating climate crisis. She called for stronger international finance, rapid loss-and-damage support, and greater focus on mountains and transboundary disaster risks.
Key Points
- Minister Gita Chaudhary told the LDC ministerial meeting in Dili that the Bhotekoshi flood showed the severity of the climate crisis.
- She said Nepal and other least developed countries suffer the most from climate change despite contributing little to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Chaudhary called for collective action, stronger climate finance, and full operation of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage.
- She stressed that COP31 must prioritize implementation, mountain ecosystems, and the 1.5 degree Celsius target.
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