Nepal intensifies internal preparations for COP31

Pragati Dhakal/RSS

KATHMANDU: Nepal has intensified its internal preparations for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) scheduled to be held from upcoming November 9 to 20 in Antalya of Türkiye.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forest and Environment, Nepal’s position paper for the UN event has neared the final phase and submissions from the concerned stakeholders are being collected to further enhance the document.

According to Chief of the Climate Management Division within the Ministry, Joint Secretary Dr Maheshwor Dhakal, the paper is expected to be unveiled next week. Nepal aims to strengthen its diplomatic initiatives to improve its access to climate justice and international climate fund.

According to Dr Dhakal, high-level political representation is essential to effectively raise Nepal’s voice and present its priorities at the Conference. He said that since the first week will be dedicated to technical and thematic negotiations, while the second week will involve ministerial-level meetings for decision-making and the approval of documents, the participation of political leadership is crucial particularly on issues concerning climate finance and adaptation.