Climate Justice Beyond Carbon Finance
Summary
A sudden flash flood in Bhotekoshi is framed as a climate crisis tied to rapid Himalayan glacier melt rather than a one-off natural disaster. The piece argues that compensation and carbon finance cannot replace prevention, emissions cuts, and stronger climate accountability.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi flash flood is described as a symptom of accelerating climate change and glacier loss in the Himalayas.
- ICIMOD data cited in the article says the Himalayas have warmed by an average of 0.28°C per decade since the 1950s.
- A Koshi Province action plan warns that 42 glacial lakes are at high risk of bursting and more than 12,700 households could be affected.
- The article says climate justice requires reducing emissions at their source rather than relying mainly on compensation and climate finance.
