Nepal inaugurates national pavilion at COP31
Summary
Nepal has inaugurated its national pavilion at COP31 in Antalya, showcasing biodiversity conservation and community-led climate adaptation efforts. Foreign Affairs Minister Shisir Khanal urged stronger global action on climate justice, loss and damage financing, and protection of fragile Himalayan regions.
Key Points
- Nepal inaugurated its national pavilion at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Shisir Khanal highlighted Nepal’s climate priorities, biodiversity conservation efforts and adaptation initiatives.
- Khanal warned about threats to the Himalayan ecosystem, including melting glaciers and cryosphere-related hazards, and called for climate justice and financial support for loss and damage.
- He also held a bilateral meeting with Ethiopia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Gedion Timothewos to discuss climate change, trade, tourism and bilateral ties.
