Prime Minister Shah to address UN General Assembly today
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah will address the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York today, focusing on Nepal’s flood damage, Himalayan climate risks and calls for international support. UN Secretary General António Guterres urged stronger climate justice, more adaptation finance and an effective loss and damage fund.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah is scheduled to speak at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, with his address set to focus on Nepal’s recent climate-related disaster.
- Nepal plans to push for climate compensation and a loss and damage fund that offers direct financial support without adding debt.
- UN Secretary General António Guterres warned that climate impacts are hitting vulnerable countries faster and harder, and called for climate justice and stronger financing.
- Shah is also expected to meet António Guterres and attend several assembly sessions before returning to Nepal on September 26.
