Nepal needs climate reparation, says Minister Chaudhary
Summary
Nepal is seeking climate compensation and preparedness support from developed countries, with Minister Gita Chaudhary saying the country will push climate justice and risk-reduction measures at international forums. The Mustang conference highlighted growing threats from floods, glacial lakes, landslides and water shortages across the Himalayan region.
Key Points
- Minister Gita Chaudhary said Nepal should demand real compensation and preparedness support, not just sympathy, for climate impacts.
- She said Nepal will raise climate change as a rights issue internationally, including at the UN General Assembly.
- The Mustang conference called for stronger early-warning systems, climate-resilient agriculture and cooperation with China and India.
- Participants warned that melting glaciers, unstable glacial lakes, floods and landslides are intensifying risks in Mustang.
