Khanal Urges Climate Justice for Vulnerable Nations Ahead of COP31
Summary
Nepal has called for climate justice, grant-based adaptation finance and stronger implementation of the Loss and Damage Fund ahead of COP31. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Nepal and Pacific island nations face similar climate threats from rising seas, melting glaciers and intensifying storms.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal addressed the Pre-COP Leaders Event in Fiji and linked climate risks facing Nepal and Pacific island nations.
- He said Himalayan glacier and ice-rock collapse incidents show climate change is causing severe losses in vulnerable countries.
- Nepal reaffirmed its commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5°C and called for grant-based adaptation finance without new debt.
- Khanal proposed a "Sagarmatha dekhi Samundra Samma" partnership between mountain and ocean nations facing similar climate risks.
