Demonstration Held in Ramdhuni for Climate Justice and Fair Compensation
Summary
A demonstration in Ramdhuni, Sunsari called for climate justice and fair compensation as local leaders, activists, and students highlighted Nepal’s worsening exposure to floods, landslides, irregular rainfall, and rising temperatures. Speakers linked the recent Bhotekoshi glacial flood to climate risks and urged action from the local to international level.
Key Points
- A rally was held in Ramdhuni, Sunsari demanding climate justice and fair compensation for communities affected by climate change.
- Participants highlighted Nepal’s exposure to floods, inundation, landslides, irregular rainfall, and rising temperatures despite its minimal contribution to global emissions.
- The recent severe glacial flood in the Bhotekoshi river on the Nepal-China border was cited as an example of climate-related damage.
- Local speaker Suman Poudel said affected communities need effective action from the local to international level and should receive fair compensation.
