Mountain Nations Fail to Include Glacier Melting on COP31 Agenda

Mountain countries, including Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, and Bhutan, were unsuccessful in getting the issue of melting glaciers officially added to the COP31 agenda. This marks the fourth consecutive failed attempt by these nations to secure a separate discussion on glaciers within UN climate talks. Major countries and the EU reportedly blocked the initiative, fearing new environmental protection financial obligations.

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