Khanal draws UN attention to escalating climate risks in Himalayas
Summary
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal urged the United Nations to take stronger action on the mounting climate risks facing the Himalayan region. Meeting UN Secretary-General António Guterres at COP31 in Türkiye, he called for greater support on loss and damage and a dedicated mountain work programme under the UNFCCC.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal raised the escalating climate risks in the Himalayan region during a meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in Antalya, Türkiye.
- He stressed the need to keep global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius and avoid crossing that threshold.
- Khanal called for greater support to address climate-related loss and damage, especially for mountain regions.
- He urged that mountain issues receive a distinct place in international climate negotiations and proposed a mountain work programme under the UNFCCC.
