गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ UN Secretary-General pledges support for mitigating climate change impact in Nepal Politics UN Secretary-General pledges support for mitigating climate change impact in Nepal KathmanduPati October 31, 2023 PHOTO : RSS POKHARA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres,who is presently on a four-day official visit to Nepal, beginning on Sunday has pledged support for mitigating the impact of climate change in Nepal. Guterres who arrived at the Annapurna Base Camp this morning acknowledged that climate change caused by development and industrial nations has adverse implications in Nepal which has no significant role in causing it. Stating that global warming, a key aspects of climate change, has led to a rising level of snow melting, resulting in more incidences of landslides and floods. Calling upon the rich and industrial nations to scale up the implementation of climate change coping strategies, he urged them to assist Nepal its efforts to cope with the impact of climate change. The UN Secretary-General arrived here on a Nepali Army helicopter and upon his arrival, he was welcomed by local officials including Annapurna rural municipality chair Bishnu Bahadur KC, Chhomrong Tourism Committee office-bearers and local tourism entrepreneurs. He was accompanied by his members in his entourage. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Finance Minister seeks $1 Billion World Bank support Government plans to drain four high-altitude lakes Home Minister warns action against misuse of state secrets Nepal Home Minister Gurung to visit India for BIMSTEC meeting Rabi, Australian Envoy discuss bilateral cooperation Nepal PM says disaster response continues without compromise Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities
