Nepal Pushes Himalayan Climate Justice Ahead Of COP31

October 29, 2026 5:55 PM

Nepal Pushes Himalayan Climate Justice Ahead Of COP31

Nepal will give priority to Himalayan protection, climate-induced loss and damage, accessible climate finance and climate justice at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal outlined these priorities at the National Climate Summit 2026 in Kathmandu on Thursday, as Nepal prepares to present its concerns at the global climate negotiations. Khanal said climate change in the Himalayan region is no longer just a national concern for Nepal, but a g...

India calls for global action to protect mountain ecosystems at Sagarmatha Sambaad in Nepal

May 16, 2025 9:17 PM

India calls for global action to protect mountain ecosystems at Sagarmatha Sambaad in Nepal

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, on Friday put forth a five-point global action plan to protect fragile mountain ecosystems, while representing India at the inaugural Sagarmatha Sambaad in Kathmandu, Nepal. The high-level global dialogue, themed “Climate Change, Mountains, and the Future of Humanity”, brought together ministers, climate leaders, and policymakers from across the world. Speaking at the summit, Yadav reaffirmed India’s commitment to...