Nepal's Tourism Minister Addresses Climate Change Risks at World Travel Market
Summary
Tourism Minister Khadga Raj Poudel 'Ganes' said Nepal needs stronger community participation, government support, and institutional cooperation to reduce climate-related risks in tourism. Speaking at the WTM Ministerial Summit in London, he cited flood damage in Bhote Koshi as an example of the sector’s growing vulnerability.
Key Points
- Khadga Raj Poudel 'Ganes' said sustainable tourism in Nepal depends on community strength, effective government support, and institutional cooperation.
- He presented Nepal’s experience of climate change impacts at the 20th WTM Ministerial Summit in London.
- Poudel cited the sudden flood in Bhote Koshi as an example of climate-induced damage to tourism infrastructure and human life.
- He called for a community-centered crisis management system to make the tourism sector more resilient.
