Prez Paudel inaugurates 11th Nepal Geological Congress

KATHMANDU: The 11th Nepal Geological Congress, organised by the Nepal Geological Society (NGS), kicked off in Kathmandu today.

President Ramchandra Paudel inaugurated the two-day event, urging nations like Nepal, with no role in climate change, to advocate for climate justice at international forums. He highlighted the consequences faced by developing countries due to industrialisation and carbon emissions by developed nations, and called for greater cooperation to mitigate climate change impacts and natural disasters.

President Paudel expressed concern over the rapid melting of snow, loss of life and property from excessive rainfall, landslides, and soil erosion over the past three decades. He also mentioned the frequent earthquakes in mountainous areas and the need for predictive mechanisms.

The congress aims to highlight the role of geology in climate change adaptation, natural resource utilisation, geo-risk management, and the exchange of new research and technologies. Discussions will cover Nepal's mines, mineral products, and the use of geology in infrastructure development.

Society Chairperson Churna Bahadur Wali stated that the congress would facilitate knowledge exchange on climate change impacts, resource management, and disaster management. Geologists from various countries, including Nepal, India, China, the USA, and Germany, are participating. Over 100 working papers on Himalayan geology will be presented.

The congress, held every two years, is expected to attract investors for the exploration and management of natural resources. 

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