Indigenous peoples, Dalits bearing climate disasters
Summary
Indigenous peoples, Dalits and persons with disabilities are bearing the direct impacts of climate change and disasters, according to Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary. A regional conference in Kathmandu is calling for inclusive climate justice, stronger policy attention and greater representation of indigenous women and girls with disabilities.
Key Points
- Minister Gita Chaudhary said indigenous peoples, native communities, Dalits and persons with disabilities are facing the direct impacts of climate change and disasters.
- She urged government agencies to prioritize inclusive climate justice and disaster management in policy-making.
- National Assembly member Suresh Ale Magar called for indigenous knowledge and traditional practices to be incorporated into climate response efforts.
- The three-day Asia-Pacific conference in Kathmandu brought together 33 representatives from 16 countries to strengthen regional solidarity and advance rights and visibility.
