Bhotekoshi disaster lessons must shape climate policy, civil society says
Summary
Civil society groups have urged Nepal to weave lessons from the recent Bhotekoshi floods into the proposed National Climate Policy 2026. They also called for stronger disaster preparedness, climate finance for local communities and greater participation from vulnerable groups before the policy is finalized.
Key Points
- Civil society and other stakeholders want lessons from the Bhotekoshi floods reflected in Nepal’s proposed National Climate Policy, 2026.
- At a consultation in Lalitpur, participants urged the government not to rush finalizing the policy and to consult affected communities meaningfully.
- They said the policy must address climate justice, adaptation, disaster risk reduction, loss and damage, and climate finance.
- The consultation was organized by NFN, Nepal SDG Forum, FECOFUN and Oxfam, with a seven-member task force formed to compile recommendations.
