Kathamndu, Sept. 13
Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has urged one and all
to start protecting the environment in order to preserve it for the future
generations as well.
"Human crisis has arisen due to environmental
destruction and climate change and the impact of which is occurring
unimaginably not only in Nepal but also in the countries located in the
Himalayan region. So, we should be considerate to the future generations and
start protecting the environment," she said while speaking at an
international seminar on 'Changing environment in the Himalayan region' in
Lalitpur on Friday.
According to FM Dr. Rana, the Himalayas are rapidly melting
due to climate change and this has a negative impact on the ecological cycle of
the communities living in the region.
She said that since climate change affects women and
children especially in the Himalayan region, extensive research should be done
on these issues and solutions should be adopted based on the necessary facts
and information.
FM Dr. Rana said, "In order to reduce the impact of
climate change in the affected areas, community targeted programmes should be
started immediately. Since this impact is not only happening in our country,
but also in the countries located in the Himalayan region, everyone should act
collectively."
Stating that Himalayas will melt, glaciers will grow and
glacial lakes will burst, and heavy rains and floods will occur in the
Himalayan region, Minister Dr. Rana argued that since this region is more
vulnerable to climate change, the international community should not delay in
starting targeted and coordinated programmes.
According to FM Dr. Rana, the international community should
take action to save the future of the mountains by reducing its effects and
protecting the human civilization as a whole.
She urged the international community to work hard to
protect the existence and future of the Himalayan region and informed that the
Government of Nepal has started preparations to organise the 'Sagarmatha Sambad'
– a talk programme dedicated to climate change and development.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 14 September 2024.
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