Foreign Secretary Addresses Poverty and Climate Crisis at UN General Assembly
Summary
Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai told a UN General Assembly discussion in New York that poverty must be tackled as multidimensional deprivation, while warning that climate change is deepening challenges for Nepal and other developing countries. He called for climate-resilient development, climate justice, and faster implementation of global development commitments.
Key Points
- Amrit Bahadur Rai said poverty is more than a lack of income and includes deprivation of basic capabilities, security, and human rights.
- He noted that Nepal has made progress in reducing poverty, but major challenges remain.
- Rai warned that the climate crisis is worsening poverty and causing severe damage in Nepal through climate-induced disasters.
- He urged climate-resilient development, climate justice, and stronger action on the 2030 Agenda and the Pact for the Future.
