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Nepal has a unique tradition of presenting itself with a unified voice on regional and international platforms such as the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) and the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR). Nepal prepares its position papers through a common consensus, involving extensive consultations with over 5,000 stakeholders to collect their feedback. This position paper has been carefully prepared after thorough deliberation and collaboration with various actors in disaster risk reduction and climate resilience, reflecting the collective input of the nation.

The summary of the document highlights Nepal's increasing vulnerability to climate change-induced disasters such as floods, landslides, and glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). It outlines the devastating impacts of the 2024 extreme rainfall events and GLOFs, which resulted in significant loss of life, destruction of infrastructure. The combined damage and losses from the Kanchanpur flooding and the September floods and landslides of this year exceeded US$ 354 million. Nepal has made notable progress in disaster governance by decentralizing DRRM to local governments and enhancing early warning systems. However, challenges remain, including financial and capacity constraints, especially at the local level, and the growing intensity of disasters. To meet the Sendai Framework targets by 2030, Nepal emphasizes the need for international cooperation, financial support, and the strengthening of local DRR capacities to protect vulnerable communities and promote inclusive, resilient development.