Youth Conference Demands Climate Champions in Localities

Kathmandu. A 3-day youth conference held in Kathmandu has demanded that at least two 'Climate Champions' be appointed in all local levels of the country. The conference has put forward the demand to start ensuring policy arrangements for meaningful participation of children and youth in climate change decision-making processes from the local level itself.

Youths have demanded that proportional representation and participation of children and youth be ensured in all climate decision-making processes at the local, provincial, and federal levels. The conference, which started with the slogan 'United for Climate Transparency', has issued a 10-point declaration and stated that its implementation will also be monitored. National Coordinator of Nepalese Youth for Climate Action, Aakriti Dotel, said that continuous vigilance will be maintained regarding the implementation of the declaration.