Kathmandu, September 15 — The ‘Gharpajhong Climate Conference 2083’ is beginning in Mustang today to discuss the impacts of climate change from the Himalayas to the Tarai and ways to address the growing challenges.
The conference, organized by Gharpajhong Rural Municipality, will be inaugurated by Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment Gita Chaudhary. Representatives from 421 local levels and 36 District Coordination Committees, along with elected representatives from metropolitan cities, sub-metropolitan cities, municipalities and rural municipalities across all seven provinces, have arrived in Mustang to participate in the event.
According to Gharpajhong Rural Municipality Chief Administrative Officer Bhim Kumar Basnet, more than 2,000 guests had arrived in Mustang by Monday evening. The municipality is organizing the conference for the first time with the objective of drawing national and international attention to the impacts of climate change.
Discussions during the conference will focus on the effects of climate change in the Himalayan, hilly and Tarai regions, challenges faced at the local level, and measures for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Strengthening cooperation among local governments and developing a collective commitment to address climate-related risks will also be among the key issues.
The conference is also expected to issue the ‘Gharpajhong Declaration 2083’, incorporating a common commitment to reduce and adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Gharpajhong Rural Municipality Vice Chairperson Jamuna Thakali said village communities, mothers’ groups, youth clubs and various organizations from all five wards of the municipality have been mobilized to ensure the successful management of the conference.
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