Nepal's Disaster Reflects Growing Climate Crisis: UN Secretary General
Summary
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said Nepal’s recent disaster shows how quickly and severely the climate crisis is escalating. He urged developed countries to meet climate finance commitments and increase funding for adaptation and loss-and-damage support.
Key Points
- Antonio Guterres said the recent disaster in Nepal underscores the growing impact of climate change.
- He warned that glacier melt and related hazards will worsen as global temperatures rise.
- Guterres urged developed countries to honor climate finance commitments and expand loss-and-damage funding.
- He called for a threefold increase in climate adaptation finance at the UN General Assembly.
