Prachanda Stresses Effective International Platform for Climate Change Issues
Summary
Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ says Nepal must raise climate change and glacier melting more effectively on international forums. He also criticizes the government’s response to the Bhote Koshi flood tunnel incident, saying lives could have been saved with quicker, expert-led rescue efforts.
Key Points
- Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ said climate change and glacier melting must be raised strongly on international forums.
- He called glacier melt a threat not just to the Himalayas but to human civilization, agriculture, water sources, biodiversity and the economy.
- He criticized the government’s failure to intensify search and rescue efforts during the Bhote Koshi River flood tunnel incident.
- He said advanced technology and skilled manpower could have saved more lives if used immediately.
