Nepal's environment minister has called for climate justice following recent floods, requesting $20 million from the UN-backed Loss and Damage Fund to address the country's losses.
Nepal is seeking $20 million from the international Loss and Damage Fund to compensate for damage caused by floods and landslides that killed over 1,400 people and left thousands missing in August. The minister stated that most countries have responded positively to the request.
The floods caused widespread destruction, damaging homes, agricultural land, and infrastructure. Rescue and recovery efforts are still ongoing in several areas, while authorities continue to assess the full scale of the losses. The government has intensified calls for more adaptation financing and stronger international commitments to address climate change impacts. The minister linked the disaster to climate change, citing melting glaciers and rising temperatures as contributing factors.
Why it matters
Nepal's request highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on countries with low emissions but high vulnerability.
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What to watch
The response of the Loss and Damage Fund to Nepal's request and the progress of recovery efforts in affected regions.
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