Nepal calls for institutional agenda on mountain regions and climate change at COP-31
Summary
Nepal has urged COP-31 to make mountain regions and climate change a permanent agenda item in international climate negotiations. It is calling for a separate action plan, regular high-level dialogue and more support for vulnerable mountain countries.
Key Points
- Nepal wants mountain regions and climate change to become a permanent item on the UNFCCC institutional agenda.
- At COP-31 presidency consultations in Antalya, Dr Maheshwor Dhakal presented Nepal and Bhutan’s joint concept paper on the issue.
- The proposal calls for a separate programme covering mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage, and means of implementation.
- Nepal has also asked for more research, early warning systems, technology transfer and financial support for vulnerable mountain nations.
