MPs call for stronger push for climate justice, finance at COP-31
Summary
Members of Parliament have called for stronger preparations for COP-31, urging Nepal to prioritize climate justice, climate finance, and disaster risk reduction. Lawmakers also pressed the government to address risks from melting glaciers, hazardous glacial lakes, and vulnerable settlements through better planning and investment.
Key Points
- MPs in the National Assembly urged the government to make climate justice and climate finance central to Nepal’s preparations for COP-31.
- Lawmakers warned that 21 glacial lakes are at risk and called for greater investment in early warning systems and disaster preparedness.
- Speakers said Loss and Damage Fund support should also be used for vulnerable settlements, safe housing, jobs, and income-generation programs.
- The Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment said it is preparing Nepal’s position paper and coordination committees for COP-31.
