At UN, Prime Minister Balendra Shah to make Nepal’s case for climate justice
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to use his UN General Assembly address to press Nepal’s case for climate justice, compensation and greater international support after devastating floods. Nepal will also seek concessional climate finance, technology transfer and long-term resilience support during high-level meetings in New York.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah will address the UN General Assembly and call for climate justice and compensation for low-carbon-emitting countries like Nepal.
- Nepal is using the devastation from the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods to push for climate finance, loss-and-damage support and Himalayan disaster cooperation.
- The floods have killed at least 1,436 people and left 5,644 missing, while damaging hydropower projects, bridges, schools, health facilities and homes.
- The Nepali delegation will hold meetings in New York to seek concessional climate finance, technology transfer and support for resilience and disaster preparedness.
