KATHMANDU: Preparations are underway for Nepal’s participation in the COP-31 under the leadership of Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal.
Minister Khanal said although he was likely to lead the Nepali delegation, a formal announcement would be made following the completion of necessary preparations.
Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, is also expected to attend the conference together.
At a press meet on Friday, Minister Khanal said Nepal’s Ministry of Forest and Environment was spearheading climate change-related issues. It is undertaking various preparatory initiatives for COP-31, according to him.
Nepal is involving actively in the international negotiations to secure immediate financial assistance from the Loss and Damage Fund in a bid to support recovery and relief works following climate-induced disasters.
The COP-31 is scheduled to begin next month in Turkey.
