Nepal finalises COP31 agenda, briefs Lamichhane on preparations
Summary
Nepal has finalised its agenda for COP31, with the delegation set to press for stronger emissions cuts, accessible climate finance and technology transfer for least developed and mountainous countries. The country will also push to put mountain issues, Himalaya protection and climate justice on the conference agenda in Antalya, Turkey.
Key Points
- Nepal’s delegation briefed Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane on the country’s preparations and priorities for COP31.
- Nepal plans to demand stronger emission-reduction commitments, predictable climate finance and technology transfer from developed countries.
- The government wants mountain-related issues, including Himalaya protection and glacier melt, included in the conference’s formal agenda.
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will lead Nepal’s 18-member delegation to COP31 in Antalya, Turkey.
