Nepal to Raise BhoteKoshi Flood as Climate Justice Issue at UN
Summary
Nepal is preparing to raise the BhoteKoshi flood as a climate justice issue at the United Nations General Assembly, with a special side event planned during the UN meeting. The government is also revising its COP-31 action plan, climate policy, and loss-and-damage assessment to push the case internationally.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Environment is preparing to frame the BhoteKoshi flood as a climate-related risk issue and climate justice matter at the UN level.
- A side event titled 'Sagarmatha to the Sea: Call for Action for Climate Resilient Future' will be held during the UN General Assembly with participation from mountainous countries.
- Nepal has revised its COP-31 action plan, is preparing a Country Position Paper, and is seeking a free pavilion from host country Turkey due to budget constraints.
- The ministry is studying the BhoteKoshi damage through a loss-and-damage lens and is also amending the National Climate Policy, 2076 BS.
