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The participants of the 'Environment of Politics' session held on Thursday in Jhapa Arts and Literature Festival commented that political crisis has led to environmental crisis.
National Independent Party MP Sumana Shrestha, UML leader Ushakiran Timalsena and Nepal Samajwadi Party Vice President Manushi Yami Bhattarai discussed the situation of climate policy making in Nepal, political intervention and possible options for long-term solutions in the session.
They criticized the policy making process of the parties and pointed out the need to take effective decisions to prevent climate change, pollution, and illegal exploitation of natural resources. The main reason for Nepal's environmental crisis is inadequate political decisions. The problem is getting complicated because the parties are unable to formulate effective policies," said Shrestha, a member of the House of Representatives and former minister. "The parties cannot shirk their responsibilities to solve serious and sensitive issues, but they themselves are shirking from their responsibilities." She said that there is a need to keep it.
Samajwadi vice-president Manushi Yami Bhattarai said that party cooperation and long-term policies are necessary to solve environmental problems. She warned, "If future political decisions are not focused on sustainable development, the future will become more dangerous."
"Agriculture: How is the food?" How much is the profit? In the session, agricultural expert Krishna Prasad Paudel, health worker The discussion with Aruna Upreti, journalist Amod Pyakurel was facilitated by journalist Kedar Sharma. Poudel expressed his views on sustainable agriculture in Nepal, food security challenges and ways to promote the local food system.
dr. Upreti discussed that society is distorted by poisoned food and said that it has challenged the entire politics. She pointed out the need to adopt a healthy agricultural system. Pacurell argued that nutrition should be prioritized over commercial gain in the food system.
Deputy Mayor of Mechinagar Municipality Meena Pokharel Upreti, Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Anup Subedi, independent journalist Chandra Kishore had an interaction in the session 'Small Holocaust: How to Cope?' In this session facilitated by Savin Ninglekhu, there was a discussion about the crisis that Nepal is facing due to small disasters caused by climate change.
dr. Subedi said that increasing air pollution is a serious challenge for health. Chandra Kishor opined that journalism should play a strong role in environmental issues. Similarly, Shishir Khanal, co-founder of 'Teach for Nepal' and former education minister Shishir Khanal, model teacher Niraula Dahal, director of 'Smart Minds' Parshuram Niraula debated in the 'Environment of Schools' session. Sandeep Kumar Dahal facilitated the
discussion. Khanal said that it is not enough to improve the physical infrastructure in schools and pointed out that it is necessary to improve the learning environment. School is the place of overall development of children. Ensuring playgrounds, clean drinking water, nutritious food and effective learning methods are fundamental aspects of improving the quality of education, he said.
Teacher Nomna Niraula, discussing the impact of environmental education in schools, said, 'It is necessary to sensitize children to environmental protection through education.' Smart Minds director Parshuram Niraula discussed the challenges of school management, teacher training, and policy making related to environmental education. "In most schools in Nepal, environmental education is included in the curriculum, but its effectiveness is still weak," he said.
