Minister Shahi Stresses Regional Unity to Build Climate-Resilient Hindu Kush Himalaya
Summary
Minister Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri emphasized the importance of regional cooperation to tackle climate change and build a climate-resilient Hindu Kush Himalaya region during the 2025 parliamentarians' meeting in Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Minister Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri highlighted the need for regional cooperation to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and air pollution in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
- He spoke at the inaugural session of the Hindu Kush Himalaya Parliamentarians' Meet 2025 in Kathmandu, focusing on building a climate-resilient zone.
- Shahi pointed to the severe impact of climate change on Mugu district including depletion of water resources and damage to Rara Lake.
- Nepal's forest cover has reached 46 percent, and the country prioritizes climate change mitigation and adaptation in its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).
