Nepal highlights restored forests, hydropower and electric mobility as part of climate resilience pitch

Prime Minister Belindra Sha told the United Nations that Nepal has already taken steps to reduce vulnerability, including restoring forest cover on nearly half of its territory and installing hydropower at a pace sufficient to meet clean energy needs.

"We have restored forest cover nearly half of our territory. We are installing hydropower at a pace enough to power all clean energy needs and displace dirty sources abroad. We are promoting electric mobility with an adoption rate to match parts of Europe," Sha said, presenting these measures as disproportionate contributions relative to Nepal's share of global emissions.

He said local-level climate adaptation is ongoing and pledged further action, but argued that national efforts must be matched by international assistance, especially grant-based finance and better cooperation to address transboundary risks.