EVEREST CABINET MEET
Historic cabinet meet at Kala Patthar
Govt adopts 10-point declaration
KALA PATTHAR, Dec 4: Stating that climate change is threatening the livelihoods of some 1.3 billion population living in the Hindu-Kush region and will adversely affect the conservation efforts of Least Developed Countries like Nepal, the historic cabinet meeting at Kala Patthar Plateau adopted a 10-point declaration Friday.
In an exclusive conversation with myrepublica.com on the spot with the peak of Mt. Everest in the background, an enthusiastic Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said, "It´s not just the Himalayan people of Nepal who have been victims of climatic change, but the rise in temperature will now affect 1.3 billion people altogether." He added, "We want to draw the attention of the world to the plight of the Himalayas and its people through this meeting."
The cabinet meeting, which lasted almost an hour began (almost an hour behind schedule) at 9:20 a.m. with an address by the PM, who highlighted the urgent need to address climate change issues and their impact in Nepal. After that, the chief secretary read out the 10-point declaration.
As per the declaration, the government has expressed its commitment to do all it takes to save the Himalayas and to draw attention and urge a common voice among South Asian countries and other states. It also declared that Nepal will engage in research and analysis of the impact of climate change on the livelihoods of people and on the rich bio-diversity of the country, together with launching an awareness drive at both local and national levels.
A pre-information mechanism would be developed, the declaration said, in order to address the problem in timely fashion, increase resilience and adopt capacity-building measures. Also, the the cabinet declared that the total conservation area would now be extended to 25 percent and the jungle area would be brought up to 40 percent. In this regard, the cabinet declared that Api-Nampa (1,903 sq km, Darchula district) and Gauri-Shankhar Conservation Area (2,035 sq km in Ramechhap and Dolakha districts) would be added to the total conservation area in the country.
The declaration also stated that Nepal will seek support from the international community to assess the socio-economic and cultural impact of climate change on the lives of people and also in sectors like agriculture, forests and others. For this, it said the government would implement appropriate policies and programs.
Stating that it is important to urge the highest emitters of green-house gases (GHG) to reduce emissions drastically at the upcoming COP-15, the cabinet also endorsed the proposal to seek at least 1.5 percent of GDP of developed countries to fight climate change and to take initiate to benefit from the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). The cabinet stated that Nepal will lobby to maintain greenhouse gas levels below 350 PPM and request developing countries not to take the average temperature 1.5 degree Celsius beyond the pre-industrial level.
Realizing that very little attention and study has gone into the field of climate change, the declaration said the government will take initiative in assessing the impact of snow and glacier melt, including seeking compensation from carbon-emitting nations.
"We need to work in a united manner with countries in South Asia and other states to initiate meaningful effort in addressing the challenges posed by the climate change."
The meeting was held amidst much excitement.
The ministers who reached the spot for the meeting at Kala Patthar at an altitude of 5,372 meters above sea level (170 m below the height of Kala Patthar, which is 5,542 m), seemed to be much pleased and full of life. The PM arrived at the venue at 9:05 a.m. and was welcomed by the locals of Gorakshep. He spent some time
clicking pictures with family members, a few ministers and others present including some mediapersons and rescue workers. The rest of the cabinet joined the meeting at various intervals from Loboche.
"It is very comfortable and beautiful here and we are enjoying ourselves," the PM told myrepublica.com before the meeting, adding, "This cabinet meeting will make a wave all the way down to countries by the sea. It is not only us, but also nature that will take our message to the world."
The cabinet ministers were seen busy clicking pictures individually and also in groups after their meeting. Three helicopters of the Nepal Army, Shree Air and Fishtail Air flew the ministers and others back to Syangboche. The PM arrived at Syangboche at 11.20 p.m. Deputy PM Bijay Kumar Gachchhadar was flown down immediately after the meeting as he complained of high-altitude sickness.
At Syangboche, the PM attended a local cultural program and addressed a press conference of 70 journalists and hundreds of locals. He was placed on yak-back along with his wife Gayatri Nepal by women from the Mothers´ Group of Namche and Syangboche. There was also a cultural dance by locals in Sherpa attire.
The PM flew back to Lukla at 2:45 p.m. and left for Kathmandu at 4:15 p.m.
The 23 ministers also flew back immediately after the cabinet meeting.
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Youth and Present Conservation Issues
Young people have a great role to play in the development of a nation. History is replete with examples of the contribution of youth in nation building. Even more so, in a developing country like ours, youth have an even greater role to play. I believe that for proper utilization and mobilization of the nation’s resources, it is pivotal to mobilize youth in the process.
Conservation means sustainable use of natural resources ranging from soil, water, and minerals to plants, and animals. From the aesthetic and moral perspective, conservation also encompasses maintenance of national parks, historical and cultural sites, and wildlife areas. In some cases, conservation may also imply the protection of a natural environment from any human or an economic activity. Conservation, to me, is one of the most important national tasks to be performed by government, because without conservation of either renewable or non-renewable resources, national development cannot be attained.
Our natural environment is being deteriorated at a geometric progression with each passing day. Wildlife is in a situation of danger; the number of endangered species is multiplying; the habitat of many species is devoid of proper management. Additionally, home ranges, and territories of many species are being destroyed for human settlements. Natural habitat of wild animals is being transformed into industrial area. All this has deteriorated the overall environment.
Climate change has been one of the major environmental issues of our time. It is believed to have unprecedented impacts on human beings and their life-support systems. Studies have found out that climate change will have severe impact on water resources, agriculture, and forests, all of which are a source of livelihood for millions of people. This will rob people from the “right to development” and the “right to survival.” Nepalese economy is agro-based and is largely dependent upon the Himalayan water resources and tourism. The rise in temperature has accelerated the snow-melting process. As a result, the snow-covered mountains have significantly declined compared to the past and if the trend continues, they are projected to contract further in the future. The glaciers, in the Himalayas are, therefore, retreating fast posing threats.
Although Nepal has contributed insignificantly to the problem, the country is likely to be one of the hardest-hit. Scientific and anecdotal evidences confirm that climate change has already impacted communities in Nepal through the melting Himalayas. Also, the changing monsoon patterns have a direct effect on water resources and results in reduced crop yield, which leads to food insecurity. Moreover, a number of endangered species are getting extinct because of increased poaching for trading. Game-species are being hunted for economic benefits. Also, animal parts are being illegally exported without fear of law.
The reason for such a calamity is lack of proper law enforcement agencies. Nepal Army and Department of National Park and Wildlife Reserve (DNPWC) are responsible only for activities inside national parks and wildlife reserves. Outside them, Police and District Forest Offices are responsible. Political influence has been one of the major hindrances in the active involvement of these agencies in achieving their conservation objectives.
It is important to mobilize youth for proper conservation of natural resources and to mitigate the effects of climate change. I also say this because I believe that it is the young people who will face the dire consequences of what is happening to the environment today. Young people have the zeal and the energy to perform tasks differently. They can use their learning to design ways to combat the effects of climate change. All they need is guidance, and they will accomplish the objective of saving the environment.
Youth can also control illegal hunting and poaching in and outside the national parks. There are various anti-poaching youth groups formed for creating awareness in community, and controlling such activities. An anti poaching youth groups in buffer zone area of Chitwan National Park are doing a commendable job in raising awareness about the demerits of poaching, and ultimately controlling such activities. More such groups need to be formed, and more youth should be mobilized in order to conserve our wildlife and natural resources.
Comments are welcome a luckysuraj@gmail.com
Conservation means sustainable use of natural resources ranging from soil, water, and minerals to plants, and animals. From the aesthetic and moral perspective, conservation also encompasses maintenance of national parks, historical and cultural sites, and wildlife areas. In some cases, conservation may also imply the protection of a natural environment from any human or an economic activity. Conservation, to me, is one of the most important national tasks to be performed by government, because without conservation of either renewable or non-renewable resources, national development cannot be attained.
Our natural environment is being deteriorated at a geometric progression with each passing day. Wildlife is in a situation of danger; the number of endangered species is multiplying; the habitat of many species is devoid of proper management. Additionally, home ranges, and territories of many species are being destroyed for human settlements. Natural habitat of wild animals is being transformed into industrial area. All this has deteriorated the overall environment.
Climate change has been one of the major environmental issues of our time. It is believed to have unprecedented impacts on human beings and their life-support systems. Studies have found out that climate change will have severe impact on water resources, agriculture, and forests, all of which are a source of livelihood for millions of people. This will rob people from the “right to development” and the “right to survival.” Nepalese economy is agro-based and is largely dependent upon the Himalayan water resources and tourism. The rise in temperature has accelerated the snow-melting process. As a result, the snow-covered mountains have significantly declined compared to the past and if the trend continues, they are projected to contract further in the future. The glaciers, in the Himalayas are, therefore, retreating fast posing threats.
Although Nepal has contributed insignificantly to the problem, the country is likely to be one of the hardest-hit. Scientific and anecdotal evidences confirm that climate change has already impacted communities in Nepal through the melting Himalayas. Also, the changing monsoon patterns have a direct effect on water resources and results in reduced crop yield, which leads to food insecurity. Moreover, a number of endangered species are getting extinct because of increased poaching for trading. Game-species are being hunted for economic benefits. Also, animal parts are being illegally exported without fear of law.
The reason for such a calamity is lack of proper law enforcement agencies. Nepal Army and Department of National Park and Wildlife Reserve (DNPWC) are responsible only for activities inside national parks and wildlife reserves. Outside them, Police and District Forest Offices are responsible. Political influence has been one of the major hindrances in the active involvement of these agencies in achieving their conservation objectives.
It is important to mobilize youth for proper conservation of natural resources and to mitigate the effects of climate change. I also say this because I believe that it is the young people who will face the dire consequences of what is happening to the environment today. Young people have the zeal and the energy to perform tasks differently. They can use their learning to design ways to combat the effects of climate change. All they need is guidance, and they will accomplish the objective of saving the environment.
Youth can also control illegal hunting and poaching in and outside the national parks. There are various anti-poaching youth groups formed for creating awareness in community, and controlling such activities. An anti poaching youth groups in buffer zone area of Chitwan National Park are doing a commendable job in raising awareness about the demerits of poaching, and ultimately controlling such activities. More such groups need to be formed, and more youth should be mobilized in order to conserve our wildlife and natural resources.
Comments are welcome a luckysuraj@gmail.com
Friday, May 1, 2009
Transition Perido of Nepal
Whenever the politicians forget to work properly they raise the unimportant matter and put the countrymen in dilemma. The so called popular and large political parties have forget their responsibility and the verdict given by people to them..
Just now due to second people’s revolution, Nepal have entered to new context and it is suffering from transition period. In difference of every ten year Nepal is suffering from mass revolution like in 2007, 2017,2036,2046,2061-62BS etc. During this revolutionary period, Nepal loss a great son a daughters. The economic condition was also weak and the lots of development activities were disturbed.
Another problem being faced by Nepal is the unstable political situation. One government cant sit in position for more than 2 years. One party which is leading government will not get full support from other. The result will be very worst.
At present Nepal is suffering from various economic and social problem. People from different cultural groups are in street to make their demand fulfilled. In the name of caste and religion, people are making different groups. There is no single day which will be free from strike or bandh.
What we can say is that country is in one side and politicians and leaders are in another side.
Viewing the present political scenario of Nepal, we can imagine what is the attitude of our great so called politicians. Our so called respected politicians fight inside constitution assembly and fight inside Nepal’s central office SinghaDurbar. No one listen to another’s saying. Everyone are speaking at a time.
Now the hot issue is about Chief of Army Mr. Rukmanghat Katuwal. Government leaded by Maoists asked clarification from chief of army and he gave the clarification in time. But this clarification issue create the 10 rectar earthquake in and around political environment. The environment of politics is still vibrating. The effect is being seen in poor country. NO one is thinking to decrease this vibration being suffering by Nepal.
Now as we all know the time of Army chief to retired is near. Within few months he will be out auto. Then another person will be in seat of Chief of Army and he will lead the world renowned Nepal Army.
We also see that the Government ask clarification to chief of army inorder to maintain the public sovereignty. Taking this issue, the leaders of Public society went to give suggesation to President not to disturb government from punishing Chief of Army (Rukhmanghat Katuwal). Krishna Pahadi, Khagendra Sangharaula etc forget that they are our leaders not the followers of political parties. If they are from public society i am Public. So why don’t they arise the issue of killing of Ramhari Shrestha, Prachanda Thaiba etc. Why they don’t think that it is necessary to take the action against the killers of these poor son of nation??
It is not matter of Rukhmanghat personally, it is matter of Nepal Armly as a whole. What will happen if the killers of Ramhari Shrestha and Prachanda Thaiba become the Brigadier General or Major? Will Nepali people will accept this? Will world accept this?? No. No one will think about this unscientific matter. Please think on it.......
Just now due to second people’s revolution, Nepal have entered to new context and it is suffering from transition period. In difference of every ten year Nepal is suffering from mass revolution like in 2007, 2017,2036,2046,2061-62BS etc. During this revolutionary period, Nepal loss a great son a daughters. The economic condition was also weak and the lots of development activities were disturbed.
Another problem being faced by Nepal is the unstable political situation. One government cant sit in position for more than 2 years. One party which is leading government will not get full support from other. The result will be very worst.
At present Nepal is suffering from various economic and social problem. People from different cultural groups are in street to make their demand fulfilled. In the name of caste and religion, people are making different groups. There is no single day which will be free from strike or bandh.
What we can say is that country is in one side and politicians and leaders are in another side.
Viewing the present political scenario of Nepal, we can imagine what is the attitude of our great so called politicians. Our so called respected politicians fight inside constitution assembly and fight inside Nepal’s central office SinghaDurbar. No one listen to another’s saying. Everyone are speaking at a time.
Now the hot issue is about Chief of Army Mr. Rukmanghat Katuwal. Government leaded by Maoists asked clarification from chief of army and he gave the clarification in time. But this clarification issue create the 10 rectar earthquake in and around political environment. The environment of politics is still vibrating. The effect is being seen in poor country. NO one is thinking to decrease this vibration being suffering by Nepal.
Now as we all know the time of Army chief to retired is near. Within few months he will be out auto. Then another person will be in seat of Chief of Army and he will lead the world renowned Nepal Army.
We also see that the Government ask clarification to chief of army inorder to maintain the public sovereignty. Taking this issue, the leaders of Public society went to give suggesation to President not to disturb government from punishing Chief of Army (Rukhmanghat Katuwal). Krishna Pahadi, Khagendra Sangharaula etc forget that they are our leaders not the followers of political parties. If they are from public society i am Public. So why don’t they arise the issue of killing of Ramhari Shrestha, Prachanda Thaiba etc. Why they don’t think that it is necessary to take the action against the killers of these poor son of nation??
It is not matter of Rukhmanghat personally, it is matter of Nepal Armly as a whole. What will happen if the killers of Ramhari Shrestha and Prachanda Thaiba become the Brigadier General or Major? Will Nepali people will accept this? Will world accept this?? No. No one will think about this unscientific matter. Please think on it.......
Friday, March 27, 2009
Article for The Initiation, Volume 3
This is to inform you all the Student Forum for Forestry Research and Environment Conservation(SUFFREC), Kathmandu Forestry college, Kathmandu is going to publish the annual journal The Initiation on occassion of Bijaya Dashami 2065. So anyone intrested can send article to suffrec@gmail.com
For more information mail to
theinitiation@gmail.com
For more information mail to
theinitiation@gmail.com
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Poster Presentation competation
Happiest moment
Our Creation
Suraj Upadhaya and Lina Chalise from Kathmandu Forestry College won the first prize in Overal category organized by consortium of various organization related to environment conservation.
This was succesfull only bacause of tiredless effort of Mr. Krishna Sharma,Mr Bharat Sharma, Mr Rajan Pd. Paudel,and Mr Dipak B.K.
The topic of our poster is Hand in Hand for Better Wetland. mr. Suraj Upadhaya and Ms Lina Chalise present the poster in Nagdaha on February 2 and in Taudaha on feb 4.on february 5 the poster was presented on Ranipokharo, heart of Kathmandu. The program was succesfull and we all enjoyed a lot.
For more information about poster please contact to
Suraj Upadhaya
post box 24443
Kathmandu Forestry College
Koteshowr kathmandu
cell +977-9841-259719
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Rich in hydro power Rich in Loadsheeding
Electrical Vehicles on strike against Loadsheeding
Now every Nepali are suffering from 16 hours loadsheeding.All are living under no electricity.Nepal being rich in water resources it is lacking electricity. We all know that Nepal is second rich in water resources than Brazil.But may be it have kept record of having longest loadsheeding period.
Nepal Electricity Authority is only busy in preparing loadsheeding time period. It is not giving time to upgrade the hydro power plant. Most of the hydro project are not producing electricity as they have capacity. Only half is produced.
The effect of electricity is seen in environment condition of Kathmandu too.The electrical vehicles are in parked for long time. They are unable to operate in road. Due to which the pollution is increased. Electrical vehicles have put some effort on decreasing air pollution in Capital's sky but now we can't see them operate.
Now government should bring some effective program to decreased loadsheeding and make Capital healtly and clean.
Electrical Vehicles on strike against Loadsheeding
Now every Nepali are suffering from 16 hours loadsheeding.All are living under no electricity.Nepal being rich in water resources it is lacking electricity. We all know that Nepal is second rich in water resources than Brazil.But may be it have kept record of having longest loadsheeding period.
Nepal Electricity Authority is only busy in preparing loadsheeding time period. It is not giving time to upgrade the hydro power plant. Most of the hydro project are not producing electricity as they have capacity. Only half is produced.
The effect of electricity is seen in environment condition of Kathmandu too.The electrical vehicles are in parked for long time. They are unable to operate in road. Due to which the pollution is increased. Electrical vehicles have put some effort on decreasing air pollution in Capital's sky but now we can't see them operate.
Now government should bring some effective program to decreased loadsheeding and make Capital healtly and clean.
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