4 months after climate change COP27: Reasserting relevance to Nepal and beyond
COP 27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Photo: IUCN The conference of parties (COPs) is a crucial global event where representatives from countries around the world come together to discuss and negotiate actions to tackle problems facing the world. Whereas different bodies of the United Nations hold different COPs on issues such as biodiversity , the climate change COP is more known to the world. Over the years, several key issues have emerged in the climate change COPs including the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation measures and financial support for developing countries. However, it is important to note that the discussions and agreements made in COPs are only one piece of the puzzle in addressing climate change. It is equally important for countries, organisations and individuals to take action beyond the conference rooms and implement sustainable practices in their daily lives to mitigate the impact of climate change. The 27th Conference of the Parties to the Unite...
