Nepali delegation discusses climate emergency agenda with IPU Secretariat
Summary
The Nepali delegation at the 153rd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Arusha discussed a climate emergency agenda with the IPU Secretariat, focusing on floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers and rising climate-related disasters in the Himalayas. Nepal is seeking support from member countries to get the proposal passed by the assembly.
Key Points
- The Nepali delegation in Arusha, Tanzania, discussed climate emergencies with the IPU Secretariat during the 153rd General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
- Talks focused on flooding in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers and the growing impact of climate change-related disasters in the Himalayan region.
- The discussions emphasized risk reduction, disaster preparedness, resilience, and stronger international parliamentary cooperation in disaster-prone areas.
- Nepal is working with member countries to build support for the proposal at the IPU Assembly.
