Nepal Should Raise Flood Damage as Climate Justice Issue Internationally
Summary
Nepal is being urged to present the Bhote Koshi flood as a climate justice issue in international forums and seek grants, humanitarian aid, and access to the Loss and Damage Fund. Climate finance expert Raju Pande Chhetri says the country should avoid loans and push for long-term reconstruction support and cooperation with countries facing similar risks.
Key Points
- Stakeholders say Nepal should frame the Bhote Koshi flood as a climate justice issue rather than debating whether it was directly caused by climate change.
- Climate finance expert Raju Pande Chhetri says Nepal can seek help from the Loss and Damage Fund, multilateral institutions, and bilateral donors, preferably as grants rather than loans.
- He argues that Nepal should use COP meetings and other international forums to build support for mountain and climate-affected countries.
- The government’s planned donor conference could help raise awareness, but it will not guarantee that promised assistance will actually be delivered.
