Local governments call for climate justice and compensation at Mustang conference
Summary
Local governments in Nepal have demanded climate finance as compensation for loss and damage at a climate conference in Mustang, warning that mountain communities are facing worsening floods, glacier melt and water shortages. The Gharapjhong Climate Change Conference in Jomsom has brought together representatives from 431 local governments and 41 district coordination committees.
Key Points
- Local representatives from 431 local governments called for climate finance to be treated as compensation for climate-related loss and damage, not as aid.
- The Gharapjhong Climate Change Conference is taking place in Jomsom, Mustang, to highlight the impact of climate change on mountain communities.
- Minister Gita Chaudhary stressed women’s participation, early warning systems and stronger coordination to reduce glacial lake outburst flood risks.
- Participants discussed glacier melt, unseasonal snowfall, avalanches, dry landslides and shortages affecting agriculture, livestock and tourism.
