Kathmandu: Political analyst Dr. Gopilal Neupane has said that expecting financial assistance from the United Nations in the name of “climate justice” may not be a practical approach for Nepal.
Speaking at an event on Sunday, Neupane said the United Nations itself is facing financial constraints and difficulties in providing humanitarian assistance. He argued that Nepal should focus instead on securing investment and technical support for climate-resilient infrastructure, early warning systems, Himalayan agriculture and technology.
He suggested that rather than focusing primarily on compensation or direct financial support, Nepal should seek cooperation and investment for infrastructure and technologies needed to cope with the growing impacts of climate change.
Neupane also stressed the need for Nepal to engage with bilateral and multilateral development partners, the private sector and investors to secure the technology, resources and infrastructure required to address climate-related challenges.
He said Nepal should use international platforms, including the United Nations General Assembly, not merely as forums for delivering speeches, but as opportunities to secure concrete commitments for investment, technology transfer, development cooperation and climate resilience.
His remarks come amid growing international discussions on climate justice, climate finance and loss and damage, issues that are particularly significant for vulnerable mountain countries such as Nepal. Nepal has increasingly highlighted the impacts of climate change on its mountains, agriculture, infrastructure and communities in international climate forums.
