Nepal prepares COP31 position paper, seeks climate finance and mountain risk support
Summary
Nepal is finalising its COP31 position paper, seeking stronger international support for climate finance, adaptation and loss and damage ahead of the conference in Türkiye. Officials and climate experts say Nepal should press for grants, faster access to climate funds and greater support for mountain communities facing rising hazards.
Key Points
- Nepal is preparing its position paper for COP31 and plans to push for stronger support on climate finance, adaptation and loss and damage.
- The conference will be held in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, with high-level political participation seen as important for Nepal's priorities.
- Climate experts say Nepal should seek grants, faster access to climate funds and stronger support for glacier-lake monitoring and disaster risk reduction.
- The recent Bhotekoshi disaster has highlighted Nepal's vulnerability to climate-related hazards and is expected to shape its stance at COP31.
