Kathmandu, Sept. 16
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has stressed the need to establish long-term institutional structures to effectively address climate change, saying it is a multilateral issue.
Addressing the second edition of the ‘MoFA
Knowledge Forum’ organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, he said
that although climate change is a multilateral issue, Nepal needs long-term
institutional structures to address it effectively.
"Effective results on climate change
could be achieved only by establishing appropriate institutions and
coordinating with multilateral organisations," he said.
According to him, although issues discussed
at international climate change conferences - including the Conference of the
Parties (COP) - change over time, Nepal should focus on determining the
institutional structures it needs and how to present its concerns effectively
on international platforms.
“The important question is what kind of
institutions Nepal needs and at which international forums we can present our
issues strongly,” Khanal said.
The forum also sought views and
recommendations from experts who have worked or are currently working in
various areas of climate change at both national and international levels.
Participants were invited to provide their advice and suggestions. The
discussion also covered Nepal’s participation at the United Nations and the
issues related to climate change that Nepal should raise and present at the
international body.
Published in The Rising Nepal on 17 September 2026.
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