PM Shah to call for global cooperation to address climate change

Summary

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has pledged to call for stronger global cooperation on climate change and to highlight Nepal’s losses and damages at the UN General Assembly. The Gharapajhong Climate Change Convention in Mustang is also reviewing flood impacts and wider climate risks across Nepal.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister Balendra Shah said Nepal will push for greater international collaboration to reduce climate-related risks and disasters.
  • He plans to raise Nepal’s climate losses, damages and possible solutions during the 81st UN General Assembly.
  • The conference in Mustang is focusing on climate-crisis risks and the need for coordination among federal, provincial and local governments.
  • Participants will also review the damage caused by the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa.
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