Nepal unable to cope with disproportionate climate burden: Speaker Aryal
Summary
Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal says Nepal bears a disproportionate climate burden despite contributing little to climate change, after recent disasters left many dead, missing and homeless. He also called for stronger regional cooperation and institutional coordination to curb illegal wildlife trade and protect biodiversity.
Key Points
- Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal said Nepal contributes little to climate change but suffers a disproportionate climate burden.
- He linked the recent catastrophe and Bhotekoshi floods to global climate change and called for climate justice for disaster-hit communities.
- Aryal said illegal wildlife trade is connected to rule of law, institutions, the economy and local livelihoods.
- He urged stronger coordination, resources and regional cooperation to combat wildlife crime and conserve biodiversity.
