Herculean task for the country: Transforming from fragility to disaster resilience
Summary
Nepal is being urged to transform itself from a disaster-vulnerable country into a resilient one after the recent Himalayan tsunami exposed its fragility. The article highlights Dr. Kamal Rijal’s vision for climate, infrastructure, and governance reform, and says Premier Balen Shah should take note before addressing the UN General Assembly.
Key Points
- Premier Balen Shah is set to address the United Nations General Assembly to draw global attention to Nepal’s losses from the recent Himalayan tsunami.
- The article says Nepal’s growing disaster risk is driven by climate change and exposes deep structural fragility.
- Dr. Kamal Rijal’s book 'Nepal: Sustainable and Resilient Development' proposes a blueprint built on engineering with nature, digital transparency, and carbon sovereignty.
- The piece argues that Nepal needs a shift from project-driven development to integrated, resilient systems and stronger governance.
