DPM Singh calls for int'l collaboration in financing for climate readiness

 Kathmandu, Nov. 6

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Urban Development, Prakash Man Singh, has called for enhanced international collaboration and partnership in financing for climate readiness of the water and sanitation services.

Speaking at the 12^th World Urban Forum (WUF12) being held in Cairo, Egypt, he also insisted on greater investments in local capacities to ensure that cities and urban spaces become more inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable, according to a statement issued by the Embassy of Nepal in Cairo on Wednesday.  

Speaking at the Forum’s 'Dialogue on Cities and Climate Crisis', DPM Singh highlighted Nepal’s achievements in enhancing people’s access to basic water supply and sanitation services over the past decades, while also drawing attention to the challenges of water management and service delivery amidst the risks posed by climate change.

"Rising incidences of flooding and the disruption of existing water supply systems in Nepal and other climate-vulnerable countries called for an elevated level of global partnership in combating climate change and for supporting adequate and efficient water and sanitation management systems to mitigate its impacts," the statement quoted DPM Singh as saying.

He also presented Nepal’s perspectives on multi-level governance for a sustainable urban future in his National Statement at the WUF12 Ministerial Roundtable where he highlighted the crucial role of collaboration among different levels of government in promoting sustainable urbanisation and tackling the complex challenges towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Likewise, at a session on ‘Accelerating SDG Localisation Financing towards 2030 through UNDCF/UN-Habitat’ held at WUF12 on Wednesday, Secretary at the Ministry of Urban Development, Maniram Gelal, stressed the urgency of augmenting financing for urban development in achieving SDGs.

Leading Nepali delegation, DPM Singh reached Cairo on November 3 to attend the 12^th World Urban Forum being held from November 4-8. 

 Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 7 November 2024.