TURKMENISTAN, Aug 7: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has emphasized the need to enhance global cooperation and collaboration to address the challenges arising from climate change.
Speaking at a session on "Enhancing Adaptation Capacity and Resilience to Disasters Caused by Climate Change in Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs)" held today during the Third United Nations Conference on LLDCs, Prime Minister Oli highlighted that although Nepal's contribution to carbon emissions is negligible, the country is still immoderately suffering from the adverse impacts of climate change.
Disaster and climate risks and sectoral development planning
Prime Minister Oli urged coordinated efforts to face the challenges impeding sustainable development, reminding that the melting of Himalayan ranges in Nepal poses both human and physical risks.
It is the reason the 'Sagarmatha Sambad' was organized with the concept of protecting the mountains and the seas in the context of climate change, the PM noted.
He emphatically shared Nepal's long-term preparation with adaptation strategy to mitigate climate risks. "it is necessary for foreign development partners to lend support in its implementation," he added.
Pointing out that the melting of the mountains is contributing to rising sea level, he called on the global community to create an integrated climate adaptation action plan from the mountains to the sea.
"Since the Himalayas are a natural water recharge system, a global collaborative effort is essential to prevent the melting of glaciers and the rise in ocean temperatures," the Prime Minister said, adding, "We have no option but to accelerate global collaborative efforts to achieve sustainable development goals through coordinated and integrated efforts. Nepal will provide appropriate cooperation in this regard.
