Kathmandu: Nepali Congress General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma has emphasized the urgent need for Nepal to take a leading role in addressing the risks associated with carbon emissions, which he identifies as a significant contributor to climate change. Speaking at a training session focused on environment and climate change issues, organized by the Nepali Congress’ Environment and Climate Change Department at the party’s central office in Sanepa, Sharma stressed the global nature of climate change challenges.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Sharma highlighted the severe impact of climate change, noting that last year’s unseasonal rains resulted in damage worth billions of rupees. He also pointed out the recent devastation caused by a glacial lake burst in Rasuwa. Sharma underscored the increasing impact of climate change due to excessive carbon emissions and stressed the importance of reducing and eliminating plastic use, as well as modifying human behavior to mitigate these effects.
Sharma further warned of the potential threat posed by 46 glacial lakes in Nepal and China, as well as one in India, which are at risk of breaching. He cautioned that if carbon emissions are not reduced and human habits remain unchecked, further disasters are inevitable. Highlighting the role of natural bodies in mitigating carbon emissions, Sharma noted that oceans contribute 30 percent and rivers 3 percent to reducing global carbon emissions. He called for urgent human intervention to control reckless activities and minimize the global threat posed by climate change.