Nepal, June 8 -- Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment, Gita Chaudhary, has highlighted the need for stronger regional cooperation among the South Asian countries to address shared environmental challenges, including plastic pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss.

The Minister emphasized coordinated efforts while addressing a regional training programme organized here today under the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP).

During her address, Minister Chaudhary asserted that collective efforts, innovative solutions and regional solidarity are essential to effectively tackle growing environmental threats.

The Minister noted that the South Asian region, stretching from the Himalayas to the oceans, is ...