Institutional strengthening instrumental in coping with climate hazards: Foreign Minister Khanal
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has called for stronger institutions and a broader diplomatic strategy to help Nepal cope with climate-induced disasters. He said the Bhotekoshi floods have damaged development gains and urged a whole-of-government approach to climate risk and recovery.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Nepal must strengthen institutions and expand its diplomatic role to cope with climate-induced disasters.
- He described the Bhotekoshi floods as the Himalayan tsunami and said the disaster has damaged development gains and infrastructure.
- Khanal stressed evidence-based advocacy and a whole-of-government approach instead of treating disasters as isolated events.
- The government plans to write to friendly countries and the international community after completing the post-disaster needs assessment.
