COP31 chief cites Nepal as stark example of climate risks
Summary
COP31 President-designate Murat Kurum has cited Nepal’s August Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flood disaster as a stark example of climate change’s human toll. He urged stronger climate science, early-warning systems and implementation ahead of COP31 in Antalya.
Key Points
- Murat Kurum said Nepal’s August flood disaster showed the real-world consequences of climate change for people, infrastructure and development.
- He told a WMO session in Geneva that a glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered devastating floods that hit communities, roads, bridges and energy infrastructure.
- Kurum said COP31 will focus on turning climate commitments into action, with greater attention to finance, technology and capacity.
- Türkiye said it supports the WMO’s Early Warnings for All initiative and will train technical personnel from least developed countries.
