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Manjeet Dhakal (Nepali: मन्जित ढकाल; born 17 September 1983) is a Nepalese climate change expert, and policy advisor, recognized for his work in climate change multilateral process and advocates for Least Developed Countries (LDCs)[1] and vulnerable communities. He started his carrier as young leader for climate change, as founder of Nepalese Youth for Climate Action (NYCA) and has contributed significantly to global climate policy, focusing on climate change multilateral process and policies for developing nations.

Dhakal is climate change advisor to Minister Ain Bahadur Shahi, Minister for Forests and Environment of Nepal[2][3][4][5][6]. He is nepali negotiator and Advisor to the Chair of the Least Developed Countries Group for the multilateral process under the United Nations Climate Change[7][8]. He is also affiliated with the academic sector as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Climate Diplomacy at the School of Environmental Science and Management, Pokhara University, Nepal[9].

Early Life and Education

Born in Nepal, Dhakal developed an early interest in environmental issues, motivated by the visible impacts of climate change in his home country[10]. He holds degrees in environmental science and policy, which equipped him to address climate challenges. He was honored in 2009 as ‘International Climate Champion[11]’ by the British Council.

Career and Contributions

Dhakal has over a decade of experience in climate change advocacy and policy development, working at local, national, and international levels. As a climate change negotiator, he has participated in numerous UNFCCC COP meetings and championed the implementation of the Paris Agreement[12]

Recognition

Dhakal is widely recognized for his advocacy for vulnerable communities, bridging gaps between developed and developing nations in climate discussions and promoting equity and shared responsibility in global climate action. Dhakal was honored in 2009 as ‘International Climate Champion’ by the British Council[13][14].

References

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  1. ^ "MANJEET DHAKAL | Department of Economic and Social Affairs". sdgs.un.org. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
  2. ^ "Issues of climate change impact on Himalayas discussed in High Level Meeting of COP29". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
  3. ^ "Stakeholders demand easy access to climate finance". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
  4. ^ "Experts question Nepal's capacity to utilise climate fund". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
  5. ^ "Everest's message from Baku below the sea level: Let's save the mountain snow". ekantipur.com. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
  6. ^ https://thenepalweekly.com (2024-11-19). "thenepalweekly". The Nepal Weekly. Retrieved 2025-02-05. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  7. ^ "How did COP29 go for Nepal?". The Annapurna Express (in Nepali). Retrieved 2025-02-05.
  8. ^ "'LDCs are hard hit by the compounding effect of COVID and climate crises' – Manjeet Dhakal". Retrieved 2025-02-05.
  9. ^ "'LDCs are hard hit by the compounding effect of COVID and climate crises' – Manjeet Dhakal". Retrieved 2025-02-05.
  10. ^ https://sdgs.un.org/panelists/manjeet-dhakal-32816
  11. ^ https://www.britishcouncil.org.np/international-climate-champions-2009-2011
  12. ^ "Assessing Nepal's negotiation power at climate conferences". The Annapurna Express (in Nepali). Retrieved 2025-02-05.
  13. ^ https://www.britishcouncil.org.np/international-climate-champions-2009-2011
  14. ^ "MANJEET DHAKAL | Department of Economic and Social Affairs". sdgs.un.org. Retrieved 2025-02-05.