Kathmandu, June 3 -- Nine of Nepal's development partners have issued a statement on the occasion of World Environment Day 5 June that underlines their commitment to help Nepal respond to Covid-19 and the climate crisis.

The statement also makes a reference to the mammoth Nijgad airport project, saying that while Nepal needs infrastructure, decisions on large projects likeNijgad need to be 'based on sound economic, financial, climate, environmental and social impact analyses in line with Nepal's climate and other commitments'.

Full statement:

On World Environment Day, we restate our commitment to helping Nepal respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and a sustainable and inclusive recovery.

This commitment is demonstrated in our joint suppor...