‘Himalayan tsunami’ exposes Nepal’s climate injustice: Subedi
Summary
Nepal’s recent floods and landslides have been described as a “Himalayan tsunami” exposing the country’s climate injustice, as experts say the nation bears severe climate risks despite its tiny share of global emissions. International law professor Surya Prasad Subedi called for stronger international support, including a possible UN resolution on mountain ecosystems and loss and damage.
Key Points
- Surya Prasad Subedi said Nepal’s recent floods and landslides reveal severe climate injustice because the country contributes only a tiny fraction of global emissions but faces major climate risks.
- He described the disasters as a “Himalayan tsunami” and linked them to the broader global climate crisis and human-induced climate change.
- Subedi said Nepal should seek international backing through a UN General Assembly resolution on mountain ecosystems and stronger support for loss and damage.
- He pointed to legal principles such as prevention of transboundary harm, the polluter pays principle and human rights law, while urging cooperation with the G77, NAM, least developed countries and small island states.
