Nepal demands urgent climate funds after Bhotekoshi flood
Summary
Nepal has asked the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage to provide emergency financing after the Bhotekoshi floods caused massive destruction on August 26, 2026. The government says the damage exceeds its domestic response capacity and is seeking rapid international support.
Key Points
- Nepal has formally requested emergency financing from the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage after the Bhotekoshi floods caused widespread destruction.
- The joint letter was signed by Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle and Minister for Agriculture, Forests and Environment Gita Chaudhary.
- The government says the disaster caused loss of life, displacement, damage to homes and infrastructure, and severe disruption to services and livelihoods.
- Nepal argues that, as a climate-vulnerable country with negligible emissions, it needs urgent international support for losses and damages.
