At the UN, Shah to bring Nepal’s climate crisis into focus
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah will use his first foreign visit as Nepal’s leader to address the UN General Assembly in New York and highlight the country’s climate crisis, with a focus on the deadly Bhotekoshi flash floods. Nepal is expected to press for greater climate finance, disaster preparedness, and international support for recovery and reconstruction.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah is set to address the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on Nepal’s climate crisis and the impact of the Bhotekoshi flash floods.
- Nepal plans to call for more international support for disaster preparedness, climate resilience, reconstruction, and a loss-and-damage mechanism.
- The Bhotekoshi disaster has devastated communities in Rasuwa and downstream areas, with 1,452 reported dead and 4,718 people still missing.
- Shah’s visit marks his first foreign trip as prime minister, and he is scheduled to meet UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
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