Climate justice must go beyond UN documents: Minister Chaudhary
Summary
Agriculture, Forest and Environment Minister Geeta Chaudhary urged the international community to turn climate justice from UN language into real action, saying countries least responsible for emissions are bearing the worst losses. She said Nepal will press for grants, stronger adaptation finance, and a distinct mountain agenda at COP31.
Key Points
- Geeta Chaudhary said climate justice must be implemented in practice, not remain a phrase in UN documents.
- She linked the Rasuwa floods and other climate disasters to the principle of climate injustice, arguing Nepal needs international support for recovery and reconstruction.
- Nepal will prioritise climate justice, mountain issues, adaptation finance and the loss and damage fund at COP31.
- The government plans to push mountain issues as a distinct agenda at COP31, with Nepal and Bhutan preparing a joint proposal.
