'Nepal must voice for climate justice over Rasuwa flood havoc'
Summary
Rabi Lamichhane has urged Nepal to push for climate justice after the Rasuwa flood disaster, calling for international recognition of the Himalayas as a climate-risk region and for a special parliamentary resolution. He said the floods should be declared a national climate-related disaster and backed by scientific study, international cooperation, and stronger disaster institutions.
Key Points
- Rabi Lamichhane said the Rasuwa disaster should be treated as a climate crisis and used to demand climate justice for Nepal.
- He called for the Himalayas to be recognised internationally as a special climate and disaster-risk region and for a parliamentary resolution on ‘Himalayan Climate and Disaster Emergency’.
- He urged an independent scientific study, a national damage record, and a formal appeal to the UNFCCC, COP and developed countries.
- Lamichhane also stressed stronger disaster institutions, cross-border early warning systems and non-partisan rescue and relief efforts.
