Nepal's Himalayan climate risks and clean-energy potential highlighted at New York event
Summary
At a Climate Week NYC reception, Nepali climate advocate Sambridhi Gyawali highlighted Nepal’s Himalayan flood risks and urged greater international investment in renewable energy and climate-resilient infrastructure. She said Nepal could help meet South Asia’s growing energy demand while pushing for a global just transition away from fossil fuels.
Key Points
- Sambridhi Gyawali spoke at a Climate Week NYC reception hosted by the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative.
- She highlighted Nepal’s Himalayan climate risks, citing the August floods and the rising Trishuli River.
- Gyawali argued that Nepal needs more investment in renewable energy, resilient infrastructure and regional energy connectivity.
- She called for a global framework to halt fossil-fuel expansion and support a just transition.
