Nepal disaster reflects growing climate crisis: UN Secretary-General
Summary
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has cited Nepal’s recent disaster as evidence of the worsening climate crisis, warning that glacier melt and other climate impacts are hitting vulnerable countries harder and sooner. He urged developed nations to boost climate finance, including support for loss and damage and adaptation funding.
Key Points
- Antonio Guterres said Nepal’s recent disaster shows how the climate crisis is worsening and hitting vulnerable countries hardest.
- He warned that rising temperatures will accelerate glacier melt and bring further hazards to mountain countries like Nepal.
- Guterres urged developed countries to triple adaptation finance and increase support for the Loss and Damage Fund.
- Nepal is seeking more international assistance for climate adaptation and recovery after the Bhotekoshi disaster.
