PM Shah’s UNGA speech: Bhotekoshi disaster a warning to world
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah told the UN General Assembly that the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster is a warning to the world and called for stronger action on climate change and climate justice. He urged faster international support for vulnerable countries and greater protection for the Himalayas.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah addressed the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York and linked the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster to the global climate crisis.
- He said Nepal contributes less than 0.1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions but is paying a heavy price for climate impacts.
- Shah called for climate justice, faster disaster assistance, and stronger international cooperation for the Himalayas.
- He also criticized the imbalance between global spending on war and support for food security and livelihoods.
