Nepal to Participate in COP-31 Led by Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal
Summary
Nepal will attend COP-31 in Antalya, Turkey, with Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal likely to lead the delegation. The country plans to push climate justice, loss and damage finance, stronger mountain protection measures, and faster support for disaster-hit areas.
Key Points
- Nepal is preparing to participate in COP-31 in Antalya, Turkey, with Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal expected to lead the delegation.
- The government has not yet made an official decision, but preparations are underway for a small delegation from several ministries.
- Nepal plans to prioritize mountain crises, climate-induced loss and damage, and climate justice in its COP-31 agenda.
- It will call for stronger climate finance, faster relief mechanisms for disasters, and greater international action to cut emissions and protect mountainous countries.
