Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal calls for climate action beyond commitments
Khanal urges faster climate finance, stronger adaptation measures and greater support for countries facing the growing impacts of climate change.
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Khanal urges faster climate finance, stronger adaptation measures and greater support for countries facing the growing impacts of climate change.
Fifty-four people tested positive in two days as confirmed cases rise to 114 in Darma Rural Municipality.
Thirteen passengers, including seven foreign nationals, were unharmed after the aircraft’s rear tyre came off on landing, blocking the runway and disrupting flights.
Khanal calls for more support for Nepal’s post-disaster recovery, climate-resilient infrastructure, disaster preparedness and financing for climate-vulnerable countries.
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Reliable systems for providing safe drinking water, sustained hygiene promotion and community awareness programmes are urgently needed.
Shah will cite the Bhotekoshi flood devastation and ask wealthy nations to provide more money, technology and support for reconstruction.
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The prime minister is scheduled to meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres and attend a reception hosted by Nepal’s mission.
Officials say there won’t be load-shedding this winter despite flood damage to hydropower infrastructure along Trishuli corridor.
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