Govt urged for starting preparations for dialogue in COP-31 in best interest of Nepal
Summary
The National Assembly committee has directed the government to begin preparations for calculated negotiations at COP-31 to protect Nepal’s interests. Members discussed climate justice, climate finance, loss and damage, adaptation, and climate-related disasters as key issues for Nepal to raise.
Key Points
- The Development, Economic Affairs, and Good Governance Committee under the National Assembly has asked the government to prepare for COP-31 negotiations in Nepal’s best interest.
- Committee chair Krishna Prasad Paudel said Nepal must negotiate carefully on international platforms because of the country’s vulnerability to climate change.
- The committee discussed key agenda items for Nepal, including climate justice, climate finance, loss and damage, adaptation, and climate-related disasters.
- Officials said analytical documents and evidence-based preparation are being developed to support Nepal’s stance at COP-31.
