Nepal will raise mountain agenda, climate finance and climate justice as priorities at COP-31: Foreign Minister Khanal
Summary
Nepal will push the Himalayan agenda, climate finance, loss and damage, and climate justice at COP31, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said at the National Climate Summit 2026. He said Nepal will seek stronger recognition of mountain vulnerabilities, faster climate fund access, and grant-based finance as climate risks intensify across the Himalayas.
Key Points
- Nepal will prioritize the Himalayan agenda, climate finance, loss and damage, and climate justice at COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.
- Shisir Khanal said the August 26 Himalayan disaster caused major loss of life and could require about USD 4.7 billion for recovery and reconstruction.
- Nepal will advocate for more mountain-focused work under global climate frameworks and for better access to loss-and-damage and adaptation funds.
- Khanal and Agriculture, Forests and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary unveiled the Mountain Strategy and related policy documents.
