Shah’s UN address draws international coverage
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah used his address to the UN General Assembly to warn that Nepal’s floods reflect a broader global climate threat. He called for stronger climate finance and proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism with India and China.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah’s UN General Assembly speech drew wide international coverage after he warned that Nepal’s floods signal a larger climate crisis.
- He said rising temperatures are melting Himalayan glaciers and permafrost, increasing the risk of floods, landslides and other disasters.
- Shah urged wealthier countries to provide more grant-based climate finance and international support for Nepal’s adaptation efforts.
- He proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India and China to share data, improve early warning systems and coordinate disaster response.
