Cry for climate justice from Annapurna base camp
Summary
Annapurna Rural Municipality has called for climate justice from the Annapurna Base Camp after floods, landslides and river erosion damaged infrastructure, tourism and local livelihoods during this year’s monsoon. The municipality will prepare a climate resilience action plan and push for stronger coordination, funding and early-warning systems.
Key Points
- Annapurna Rural Municipality held a special executive meeting at Annapurna Base Camp to demand climate justice and urgent action on climate risks in the mountain region.
- Monsoon floods, landslides and river erosion damaged hotels, roads and other infrastructure, while some areas such as Birethanti and Syauli Bazar remain at risk.
- The municipality decided to prepare an Annapurna Climate Resilience Action Plan and integrate climate-risk assessments into planning and budgeting.
- It also plans early-warning systems, climate-resilient infrastructure criteria and regular tracking of disaster-related loss and damage.
