Global backing grows for Nepal’s climate aid appeal
Summary
Nepal is intensifying diplomatic efforts to secure emergency funding from the UN-backed Loss and Damage Fund after the Bhotekoshi flood caused massive loss of life and property. Several board members have backed Nepal’s appeal as the government pushes the issue through international forums, including the upcoming UN General Assembly.
Key Points
- Nepal is lobbying the UN-backed Fund for responding to Loss and Damage for urgent financial support after the Bhotekoshi disaster.
- Fourteen board members have backed Nepal’s appeal, and the government is pushing for an emergency board meeting before the fund’s regular December session.
- Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle and Agriculture, Forests and Environment Minister Geeta Chaudhary jointly wrote to the fund’s co-chairs on Nepal’s behalf.
- Nepal plans to raise climate justice at the UN General Assembly and other international forums as diplomatic pressure builds.
