Former President urges global community to take climate justice seriously
Summary
Former President Bidya Devi Bhandari has urged the global community to take Nepal’s climate justice demands seriously, citing this year’s unprecedented natural disasters. She called for stronger regional cooperation, more support from the United Nations and financial institutions, and reforms to make global governance more inclusive and effective.
Key Points
- Bidya Devi Bhandari urged the global community to treat Nepal’s climate justice demands seriously after unprecedented natural disasters this year.
- She called for stronger cooperation among Nepal, China and India on Himalayan protection, glacier monitoring, data sharing, early warning systems and disaster response.
- Bhandari sought reliable support from the United Nations and international financial institutions to reduce climate risks and support resilient development.
- She also backed a rules-based world order, stronger UN reform, and reaffirmed Nepal’s commitment to the One-China Policy.
