Minister Gautam: Marine Ecosystem Conservation is a Global Responsibility
Summary
Minister Sovita Gautam says conserving the marine ecosystem is a global responsibility and Nepal must take part in international efforts despite being a landlocked country. She urged signing and ratifying the UN agreement on marine biological diversity beyond national jurisdiction.
Key Points
- Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Sovita Gautam said marine ecosystem conservation is a shared global responsibility.
- She linked Nepal’s participation to the impacts of global climate change despite the country’s low carbon emissions.
- Gautam urged the government to sign and ratify the UN agreement on marine biological diversity beyond national jurisdiction.
- She said Nepal’s climate, mountains, rivers, economy, and future are directly connected to the oceans.
