Foreign secretary says Nepal will press climate justice case at UN
Summary
Nepal will press for climate finance, loss and damage compensation, and stronger protection for the Himalayas at the 81st United Nations General Assembly. The delegation will also host a side event on climate resilience and hold bilateral meetings with UN and foreign counterparts.
Key Points
- Nepal will use the 81st UN General Assembly to seek climate finance, compensation for climate-related loss and damage, and stronger international action to protect the Himalayas.
- Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai said Nepal will base its climate justice case on scientific evidence and the risks it faces from warming temperatures.
- Nepal will host a side event titled “Sagarmatha to the Sea: A Call to Action for a Climate-Resilient Future” during the General Assembly.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah is scheduled to address the General Debate and meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
