Kathmandu, Nov. 19 -- Nepal is pushing vigorously to establish "Mountains and Climate Change " as a permanent agenda item at the ongoing UN Climate Conference(COP30) in Belem.

According to Nepali negotiating officials, a final decision is expected during the COP30 closing plenary on November 21. If adopted, it will mark a major milestone for Nepal's legacy in UN climate negotiations-formally opening space for mountains as a standing topic of discussion.

According to Manjeet Dhakal, a Nepali delegate who is negotiating on Nepal's behalf, the proposal for an agenda item on mountains and climate change was first raised during the COP30 opening plenary. Parties subsequently agreed that the COP Presidency would hold consultations on the matt...