All-Party Meeting Decides on Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Post-Bhote Koshi Flood
Summary
An all-party meeting in Kathmandu decided to push for a parliamentary special committee and a high-level political mechanism to guide reconstruction and rehabilitation after the Bhote Koshi flood. Leaders also agreed to seek climate justice at the UN General Assembly and consider compensation from the UN Loss and Damage fund.
Key Points
- The all-party meeting called by Rabi Lamichhane decided to urge the Speaker to form a parliamentary special committee on post-disaster reconstruction and rehabilitation.
- Leaders agreed to maintain a high-level all-party political mechanism and expand it to the local level for disaster response and recovery.
- The meeting decided to seek climate justice at the 81st UN General Assembly and advise the government to claim compensation from the UN Loss and Damage fund.
- Experts said Nepal may need a new disaster management authority or another high-level coordination mechanism for long-term reconstruction.
