UNESCO hosts climate crisis response workshop for newly elected MPs

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in collaboration with Nepal Forum of Science Journalists (NFSJ) organised a workshop for newly elected members of the Parliament, authorities from the different municipalities in the Kathmandu valley and media on Wednesday.

The workshop is the fifth installment of UNESCO-NFSJ communicating science dialogue series.

At the event, participants explored the information and knowledge gaps that exist in the media to ensure public engagement in climate crisis response. The workshop aimed to educate and empower local leaders and office holders with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address the impacts of climate change.

The one-day workshop included presentations from experts such as Deepa Oli, GESI focal point from the Ministry of Forest and Environment; Dr Nani Raut , Assistant Professor from Kathmandu University and communication and community media expert, Raghu Mainali, who delivered presentations on National and International Mechanisms to respond to the climate crisis, understanding the crisis through the climate change and disaster lens, and media experience in communicating climate crisis.

Likewise, the event also included presentations and interactive sessions for the participants, allowing them to share their experiences and ideas for addressing the climate crisis at the local and national levels. The workshop provided a platform for local government officials to obtain knowledge to effectively understand, and address the impacts of the climate crisis in their respective areas and raise these issues in the presence of members of the parliament.