Experts call for transboundary science and transformational climate diplomacy
Summary
Climate experts and officials in Kathmandu have called for major reforms in Nepal’s disaster risk systems, infrastructure planning and climate diplomacy after the August 26 catastrophe that killed more than 1,400 people and left 6,000 missing. Speakers urged better research, forecasting, transboundary collaboration and resilient development to address cascading mountain hazards.
Key Points
- Climate and disaster experts said Nepal needs a comprehensive overhaul of its risk frameworks after the August 26 multi-hazard disaster.
- Officials highlighted major gaps in Himalayan weather and glacier research, forecasting, and early warning systems.
- Speakers called for policy reform, safer settlement planning and infrastructure built for higher resilience.
- Participants also urged stronger transboundary climate diplomacy and regional collaboration to reduce future losses.
