Parliamentarians pledge to form regional forum to tackle climate crisis
Summary
Parliamentarians from the Hindu Kush Himalayan region pledged to form a joint platform in Kathmandu to address climate crisis and environmental challenges, despite absence of India and China.
Key Points
- A two-day conference of parliamentarians from the Hindu Kush Himalayan region concluded in Kathmandu with a commitment to form a joint parliamentary platform to tackle climate crisis.
- Lawmakers from Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Bhutan issued a declaration calling for regular regional meetings and stronger legislative climate policies.
- The declaration emphasized exchange of scientific evidence and strengthening parliamentary oversight on climate adaptation and accountability.
- India and China, key countries in the region, did not participate, raising concerns about the effectiveness of regional cooperation.
