Opinion | How Nepal can lead the global climate charge at UNGA81 and beyond
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah is expected to use his maiden UN General Assembly address to press Nepal’s case for climate justice after the catastrophic Himalayan Tsunami. The article urges Nepal to build alliances ahead of COP31 and lead a broader push for climate-vulnerable countries.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s first address to the UN General Assembly is expected to focus on climate change and climate justice.
- Nepal plans a high-level side event, ‘Sagarmatha to the Sea,’ and related advocacy at LDC, LLDC, NAM and G77 meetings.
- The article says Nepal should build alliances ahead of COP31, especially with climate-vulnerable states and the COP31 presidency in Türkiye and Australia.
- It argues Nepal should push for climate finance, loss and damage support, and stronger early warning systems after the Himalayan Tsunami.
