PM Balen Shah’s UNGA-81 Speech Becomes Most Viewed World Leader Address on UN YouTube Channel

KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA-81) has become the most viewed speech among addresses by world leaders uploaded on the official United Nations YouTube channel.

The video of Shah’s speech has crossed 466,000 views, receiving significant attention on the global platform.

The address was delivered during the high-level session of the UN General Assembly in New York, where Shah highlighted Nepal’s climate challenges, disaster impacts and the need for stronger international cooperation.

Nepal’s Climate Message Gains Global Attention

During his address, Prime Minister Shah focused on the growing challenges faced by Himalayan countries due to climate change.

He highlighted issues including:

• Rising climate risks in the Himalayan region

• Impact of natural disasters on vulnerable communities

• Need for stronger global climate cooperation

• Support for countries facing climate-related challenges

Shah also emphasized Nepal’s concerns regarding the effects of climate change on mountain ecosystems and communities dependent on them.

Speech Focused on Global Cooperation

The Prime Minister called for greater international collaboration to address climate-related challenges.

He presented Nepal’s perspective as a country highly vulnerable to climate impacts despite contributing relatively little to global emissions.

The address also highlighted the importance of supporting vulnerable nations through international cooperation and climate action.

UNGA-81 Address Receives Wide Reach

The official UN YouTube channel publishes speeches delivered by leaders from around the world during the General Assembly sessions.

Among those uploaded from the UNGA-81 high-level session, Shah’s speech has received the highest number of views, crossing 466,000 views.

The attention on the speech has brought increased global visibility to Nepal’s climate concerns and its call for international support.

Nepal Highlights Himalayan Risks on Global Stage

Nepal has repeatedly raised concerns about the impact of climate change on the Himalayas, including glacier risks, extreme weather events and threats to mountain communities.

Through his UNGA-81 address, Shah placed Nepal’s climate challenges and disaster experiences at the center of discussions on global climate responsibility.