KATHMANDU, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- The COVID-19 situation could serve as a wake-up call to do more to address overarching issues like climate change and focus on green and sustainable development, said ICIMOD director general Pema Gyamtsho said.
Gyamtsho, an expert on mountain and environment, made the remarks in an written interview with Xinhua on Thursday. Gyamtsho took the leadership of the ICIMOD (the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development) on Wednesday.
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