Nepal urges climate justice for Himalayas at COP31
Summary
Nepal has called on the international community at COP31 to deliver climate justice for the Himalayas, urging stronger action to limit warming to 1.5°C and protect mountain ecosystems. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Nepal needs a dedicated mountain climate action plan and more concrete support for affected communities.
Key Points
- Nepal urged global leaders at COP31 to recognize the Himalayas as a climate justice priority and back stronger protection measures.
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal called for a dedicated action plan on mountains and climate change, along with mountain-specific indicators in climate finance and adaptation frameworks.
- He said Nepal, Bhutan and Kyrgyzstan jointly pushed to make mountains and climate change a formal agenda item at COP31.
- Khanal thanked Turkey for hosting COP31 and reaffirmed Nepal’s support for the G77 and China, LDCs, LLDCs and the Mountain Group.
