Minister Mehta to chair high-level discussion on 'climate change and health' at COP31
Kathmandu, Nov 7: Minister for Health and Food Safety, Nisha Mehta, will chair a high-level discussion at the annual UN climate summit, COP31, being held in Antalya, Turkey.
The discussion focuses on impact of climate change on public health and resilience of health system.
The event titled 'Health at the Centre of Climate Action: A Global Perspective' will be conducted at Nepal Pavilion on November 9. It is being held in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Food Safety, Ipas Nepal and the World Health Organization (WHO) Nepal.
Representatives from various countries and international partners would exchange views on public health challenges caused by climate change, impact of climate-induced disasters on healthcare delivery and the development of climate-resilient health systems, according to Minister's Secretariat.
Nepal has aimed at utilizing the COP31 to underscore the need for international cooperation, financial assistance and policy commitments.


