On the occasion of World Environment Day, June 5 

By Shanker Man Singh  World Environment Day 2022 is the largest international day for the environment conservation. Led by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), and held annually since 1973, it has become the largest global platform for the environment. It is celebrated by millions of people around the world. The slogan of the "Only One Earth" campaign is focused on "sustainable living in harmony with nature". Today is the day we all pledge to make the constitutional guarantee of living in a clean environment meaningful by improving the environment around us, reviving the interrelationships of water, air, land and plants, animals and humans. Although Nepal's role in global environmental pollution is negligible, this day will give further impetus to the implementation of Nepal's commitments in various international forums to reduce the impact of air, water and land pollution. Nepal is also taking various initiatives for nature conservation with the world. This day seems to be an important step for the government to work to stop the exploitation of nature and to raise awareness among the masses. In the Himalayas, pollution, endangered biodiversity, deforestation must be examined. Causes of environmental protection, excessive population Deforestation Pollution, Lack of awareness about the impact of environmental degradation, Lack of effective nature conservation policy is key to prevent misuse of natural resources. The earth provides us with everything we need, and we should take care of it in all our endeavors. Protecting the environment means saving lives. Let's make World Environment Day more prosperous by committing to nature conservation. We cannot imagine living without an "ecosystem", we cannot achieve without it achievement, wealth and victory. This is our need and priority. World Environment Day is a sign that we need to take good care of our nature. Let's promise to make the earth a green and healthy place to live and experience life. Nature has always been generous to us, and now is the time to return all aspects by distributing a responsible approach to the environment. Time spent with trees is never wasted. If we do not allow the earth to provide beauty and happiness, it will not produce food in the end. Conservation is a state of reconciliation between man and land. Respect nature and it will bathe you in purity and abundance of greenery. The tree planter loves others besides himself. Last year, Nepal's nine development partners issued a statement on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5 stressing their commitment to help Nepal cope with the COVID-19 and climate crisis. The statement also said with reference to the huge Nijgadh airport project, "Decisions of major projects like Nijgadh when Nepal needs infrastructure should be based on an analysis of Nepal's climate and favorable economic, economic, climatic, environmental and social impact." Informal translation of the full statement: “On World Environment Day, we reiterate our commitment to helping Nepal recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and sustainable and inclusive recovery. This commitment is demonstrated in our joint support for Nepal's green, flexible and inclusive development (grid) ambitions, to which development partners have committed up to US $ 7.4 billion. With the committed leadership of the government, we look forward to moving forward on the path of green, flexible and inclusive development as the Covid-19 crisis subsides. Nepal has just presented a new budget which includes grid principles in action. We sincerely hope that Nepal's commitment to the grid at the Global Climate Conference COP 26 later this year can set an example for the rest of the world. Forests need to achieve green, resilient and inclusive growth, as it reduces both the causes and effects of climate change. Nepal's forests absorb hazardous climate gases, conserve water resources and reduce the risk of soil erosion, drought and landslides. They are also a source of valuable natural resources and wildlife that support employment and economic development in the forest and tourism sectors. Nepal has gained international recognition for increasing forest area and maintaining biodiversity. Established forests, in particular, make the greatest contribution to carbon capture, biodiversity and economic value. Adequate analysis of the potential economic, environmental and social impacts before making a decision on deforestation of Nepal's mature, indigenous forests is crucial to ensure that things are done right. The proposed Nijgadh airport is an example, which we understand can lose up to 2 million indigenous trees in an area with a very high protection value. We recognize the important role of infrastructure, and that development cannot ignore all the environmental and social effects. However, it is important to ensure that decisions, especially for large projects such as Nijgadh Airport, are based on economic, financial, climatic, environmental and social impact analysis, in line with Nepal's established economic, environmental and social norms.” International experience shows that transparency and public consultation are important to ensure the success of large projects. Transparent and inclusive public dialogue on the costs and benefits of such projects can ensure that the views of various stakeholders and available evidence are used to inform decision making. As Nepal's development partner, we are pleased to support these dialogues. This is especially important because the world sees a more sustainable, inclusive and climate-resilient future beyond Covid-19 - a future that requires all of us to acknowledge our dependence on nature. Climate change could push 40 million people into poverty in South Asia alone. The challenge of saving our planet cannot be met by governments alone. While landing in Kathmandu on a flight, one can hardly be surprised when one sees the towering mountains of our planet Earth and its relationship with man. These mountain ranges are an invaluable source of water for 250 million people in the Hindu Kush Himalayas and an additional 1.65 billion people in the lower coastal region. Therefore, Nepal is the fourth most vulnerable country in terms of climate change. According to experts, glaciers are shrinking at a rate of 60 meters per year, which has led to the formation of glaciers and increased the risk of flooding. Nepal prioritizes the impact of climate change on mountainous areas in COP 26. Nepal prioritizes the impact of climate change on mountainous areas in COP 26 raised the issue of climate change in mountainous areas with high priority at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26). Reviewing the history, the Chairman of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC-26) lauded Nepal's efforts to address climate change. The Chairman visited Nepal for the first time as the chairman of COP-26 and learned about the impact of climate change on the Himalayan region. He lauded Nepal's commitment to reduce carbon emissions to zero by 2050 and the various decisions it has taken to reduce climate change ahead of COP-26. There is a general perception in Nepal that women and youth should play a strong role in mitigating climate change. Nepal has been severely affected by climate change. By investing in clean energy and water projects such as flood prevention and tree planting, mobilizing support for sustainable employment in agriculture, forestry and tourism, Nepal can be expected to recover from the immediate effects of the epidemic and climate change. Nepal's local communities need to be able to cope with the diverse effects of climate change, from glaciers melting and new diseases appearing in the mountains to floods and high temperatures in the Tarai.