Nepal’s prime minister told the UN that last month’s deadly flood was a warning about climate change, urging richer nations to provide more support for recovery and resilience.
Nepal’s prime minister, Balendra Shah, addressed the UN General Assembly, stating that the recent catastrophic flood was a warning about the impacts of climate change. He emphasized that Nepal, which contributes less than one-tenth of 1% of global heat-trapping gases, is bearing a disproportionate burden of the crisis.
Recovery and reconstruction needs are estimated at about 10% of Nepal’s GDP, with over 6,000 people still missing following the disaster. Shah criticized the current international aid system as inadequate and overly bureaucratic, calling for grant-based support instead of loans. He also proposed closer regional cooperation with India and China to improve climate resilience and disaster response.
Why it matters
Nepal’s plea highlights the urgent need for global climate action and financial support for vulnerable nations facing escalating disasters.
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What to watch
The effectiveness of proposed regional cooperation and the adequacy of international aid commitments in addressing Nepal’s recovery needs.
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