Kathmandu, Nov. 10 -- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has urged the international community to ensure climate justice by addressing the growing risks facing the Himalayan region due to climate change, calling for stronger global commitments and concrete action to protect mountain ecosystems.

Addressing the opening plenary of the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which began in Antalya, Turkey, on Monday, Khanal said the international community must demonstrate a firm commitment and ensure the effective implementation of measures to protect the Himalayas and minimise the impacts of climate change.

"Nepal has come here in search of climate justice. The 1.5 degrees ...