Kathmandu, May 14
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana
Deuba has said that the Sagarmatha Sambaad (Dialogue) would facilitate
extensive discussions on the current state of climate change and the challenges
it poses.
The dialogue being organised by Nepal will
focus on climate change, the Himalayas, and the future of humanity. Although it
was announced several years ago, it was delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic and
frequent changes in the government.
Speaking at a workshop on climate adaptation
and resilience in South Asia organised in Kathmandu on Wednesday, she said that
climate change is not just the problem of a single nation, but a global issue,
and therefore requires appropriate commitments, collaboration, and
coordination.
"Our efforts alone are not sufficient to
confront this shared problem. That is why Nepal has organised the Sagarmatha
Dialogue to establish a common platform for collective cooperation and
coordination. This is a forum for all," said Minister Dr. Rana.
Citing recent examples of Nepal experiencing
climate-induced natural disasters such as rising temperatures, erratic rainfall
and flooding, glacial lake outburst floods, droughts, and wildfires, she
pointed out that such problems are regional in nature and that this event would
be important in addressing them.
According to her, the dialogue will be
instrumental in collectively advocating for Nepal’s current situation of
bearing the unimaginable impacts of climate change, and in amplifying Nepal’s
call for climate justice on global platforms.
Dr. Rana also informed that the event, taking
place in Kathmandu from Friday, would serve as a significant platform for
Nepal's international presence and would host discussions on pressing regional
and global issues related to climate change.
She also shared that Nepal has enacted the
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act and is working through related
policies and strategic action plans.
She reiterated Nepal's commitment to the
implementation of the Paris Agreement, and highlighted government initiatives
such as the promotion of green energy, use of electric vehicles, expansion of
forests including community forests, and policies aimed at protecting
reservoirs, national parks, and other natural resources.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 15 May 2025.
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