Nepal’s push for Himalayan climate agenda falls short at COP31

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Nepal, Bhutan, and Kyrgyzstan failed to win a separate place for Himalayan climate issues in COP31’s formal negotiations. Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal cited insufficient backing from major negotiating blocs as a continuing obstacle.

Proposal by Nepal, Bhutan and Kyrgyzstan fails to secure a separate place in formal negotiations; Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal says lack of support from major negotiating blocs remains a hurdle