FM Khanal calls for stronger cooperation among climate-vulnerable nations
Summary
Foreign Affairs Minister Shisir Khanal has called for stronger cooperation among mountainous nations and Small Island Developing States to amplify the voice of climate-vulnerable countries. Speaking at the Climate Vulnerable Forum in New York, he urged reforms in development finance, early warning systems, and loss-and-damage support as Nepal faces growing climate impacts.
Key Points
- Shisir Khanal said mountain nations and Small Island Developing States must work more closely to strengthen the collective voice of climate-vulnerable countries.
- He warned that glacial melt in the Himalayas and disasters such as floods are damaging infrastructure, livelihoods, and development gains in Nepal.
- Khanal called for reforms in international development finance, more investment in early warning systems, and effective support for loss and damage.
- He said Nepal supports a Lifeline Fund and is committed to net-zero emissions by 2045.
