जलवायु वार्तामा आदिवासीका मुद्दा प्राथमिकताका साथ उठाउने मन्त्री चौधरीको प्रतिबद्धता

In English

Minister Chaudhary commits to raising indigenous issues with priority in climate talks

Minister for Agriculture, Forest and Environment Geeta Chaudhary has expressed her commitment to strongly raise the issues of rights, identity, and protection of ancestral lands of indigenous communities affected by climate change at national and international forums during a discussion held in the context of COP-31. Minister Chaudhary emphasized that the impact on the traditional lifestyles of indigenous communities must be included in climate adaptation plans. Activists participating in the discussion demanded that priority be given to the impact of climate change in the Himalayan region and the situation of communities affected by the Rasuwa-Bhote Koshi disaster. Forest Minister's advisor Abhishek Shrestha informed that Nepal and Bhutan have taken initiatives to limit the temperature rise in the mountain region to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Participants pointed out the need to present the issues of indigenous people, women, youth, and persons with disabilities in an integrated manner while raising the issues of the Himalayan region.

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