Government prepares to include representatives of all parties, including opposition, at COP31

The government has prepared to ensure the participation of representatives from various political parties at the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The move aims to include representatives from opposition parties as well, to strengthen Nepal's voice on climate change issues at the international forum.

Discussions have been held with party representatives on making Nepal's participation in the conference effective.

The conference is being held in Antalya, Turkey, from November 9 to 20. Nepal and Bhutan have jointly proposed including the agenda item "1.5-degree temperature rise in mountain regions" at the conference.