Nepal prepares for effective participation at COP31, sets climate priorities
Summary
Nepal is preparing an organized and effective participation at COP31 in Türkiye, with climate priorities including disaster losses, adaptation funding and its mountain strategy. A national climate summit ahead of the conference will unveil the “Living Sagarmatha” strategy and Nepal’s position paper.
Key Points
- Minister Geeta Chaudhary and Speaker DP Aryal discussed Nepal’s preparations and priorities for COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye.
- Nepal expects $20 million from the FRLD for Bhotekoshi flood losses and $45 million from the Adaptation Fund for three projects.
- Lawmakers seeking to attend COP31 will need to submit participation plans and funding details, while the ministry will handle accreditation.
- A national climate summit will be held before COP31 to launch the “Living Sagarmatha” mountain strategy and Nepal’s COP31 position paper.
