KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has underscored Nepal’s commitment to prioritizing compensation for communities most vulnerable to climate change. He announced that the government would actively advocate for this agenda at the upcoming UN climate event, COP28.
PM Dahal emphasized that indigenous communities, women, and children bear the brunt of climate change impacts in Nepal. The financial support and grants received from international agencies will be directed toward aiding these vulnerable groups.
These statements were made during a meeting with a delegation from the Sathsathai Foundation this morning. The Foundation’s Chairperson, Prajita Karki, presented a memorandum to the PM, urging him to ensure compensation for the most affected communities.
In the COP28 sideline event at the Nepal pavilion, the Foundation plans to organize two events, Karki informed.
Foreign Minister NP Saud expressed joy over the upcoming visit of the Princess of Qatar as a guest at a program to be held at Nepal’s pavilion. He mentioned that Nepali Embassies in Doha, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, would coordinate accordingly.
The memorandum highlighted concerns about increased snowmelt in mountains and the potential outburst of glacial lakes due to climate change. It stressed that Nepal should strongly advocate for climate justice in international forums, given the severe impact of climate change on the livelihoods, health, education, and employment of local communities.
Foreign Minister Saud, Climate Advisor to the Prime Minister, and Foundation Chair Karki, along with Vice-Chairperson of Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality, Tasi Lhamu Sherpa, were present at the meeting.
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