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Emphasis laid on lessening impacts of climate change in mountainous region
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Programmes related to climate change impact mitigation measures should get priority as the existence of mountainous region is at the risk due to various impacts invited by climate change.
At a discussion on ‘Impacts of climate change in mountainous region and measures to mitigate’ organised at Federalism Enablement and National Concerns Committee of the National Assembly today, speakers underscored the need of taking efforts to save mountains from the crisis invited by climate change.
On the occasion, Committee Chairperson Sonam Geljen Sherpa stressed that three-tier of governments should take initiatives to lessen problems created by climate change in mountainous region.
He shared, “UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres closely observed the problems facing by the people of mountainous region and raise voice in international level to lessen problems of the region. We all be united and launch ‘Save Mountain Campaign’.”
Chairperson Sherpa pointed out the need of taking initiatives from policy-level.
Similarly, Committee members Mohammad Khalid and Indira Devi Poudel expressed the view that problems invited by climate change should be resolved by making coordination among three-tier of governments and other mountainous countries of the world.
Stating that there is risk of melting snow, and bursting of glacial lakes in the mountain region due to climate change impacts, Vice-Chairperson of Khumbu Pasang Lhamu rural municipality, Tashi Lhamu Sherpa, underscored that all sides should remain alert on time.
The Vice-Chairperson mentioned, “The federal government should take initiative to keep rescue team standby in order to rescue climbers. We are ready to collaborate,” demanding to install early warning system at different places to lessen disaster risk at mountainous region.
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