Prime Minister Balen Shah to Address UN General Assembly on Climate Justice and Compensation
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to address the UN General Assembly on Nepal’s climate justice demands, including compensation for disaster damage and better access to climate finance. Nepal has also requested $20 million from the Loss and Damage Fund after the Bhote Koshi flood, but former diplomats say approval and disbursement remain uncertain.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah will address the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on September 24, with climate justice and compensation as Nepal’s main agenda.
- Former diplomats said Nepal can raise its case at the UN, but compensation is not guaranteed and will depend on how convincingly the country presents its evidence.
- Nepal has requested $20 million from the Loss and Damage Fund for flood damage linked to the Bhote Koshi disaster, and no response has been received yet.
- The government is also seeking broader support for Himalayan conservation, climate-resilient infrastructure, green energy, and special rights for landlocked and least developed countries.
