Prime Minister Balen Shah Calls for World Peace, Climate Justice, and Disaster Management at UN General Assembly
Summary
Prime Minister Balen Shah called for world peace, climate justice, and stronger disaster management in his address to the UN General Assembly in New York. He urged global leaders to recognize the burden climate change places on countries like Nepal and proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India, and China.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balen Shah addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- He said countries like Nepal contribute little to greenhouse gas emissions but suffer heavily from climate change and recent floods.
- Shah called for climate justice to be implemented in practice and criticized a global system that prioritizes weapons over basic needs.
- He proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India, and China to protect the Himalayan region.
