Nepal Urges Climate Justice at UN General Assembly
Summary
Nepal is urging the world to recognize climate justice as devastating floods and Himalayan instability destroy homes, roads, bridges, and livelihoods. The piece calls on Prime Minister Balendra Shah to raise Nepal’s case at the UN General Assembly and demand climate finance, early warning systems, and loss-and-damage support.
Key Points
- Devastating floods in Nepal have killed hundreds, left thousands missing, and destroyed homes, livelihoods, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.
- The article argues that Nepal, despite contributing very little to global emissions, is suffering severe climate impacts and should demand climate justice at the UN General Assembly.
- It calls on Prime Minister Balendra Shah to use the 81st UN General Assembly to press for climate adaptation finance, scientific cooperation, and loss-and-damage funding.
- The piece cites scientific assessments linking accelerating glacier melt in the Hindu Kush Himalayas to rising disaster risk across the region.
