November 6, 2024 10:27 PM

Nepal gears up to raise climate justice concerns on international forums

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development Prakash Man Singh has voiced Nepal's concerns over the impacts of climate change, calling for climate justice. Singh attended the 12th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, Egypt, where he highlighted the climate crisis affecting Nepal. Nepal recently approved a National Adaptation Plan, which requires USD 47.4 billion to implement 64 programs through 2050, though the government can only contribute USD 1.5 billion. The Deputy...