Prime Minister Balen Shah Addresses UN, Demands Climate Justice and Compensation
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah urged the UN General Assembly to deliver climate justice and faster compensation for Nepal’s climate-related losses, warning that vulnerable countries should not face years of bureaucracy to access emergency support. Nepal is seeking help from the Loss and Damage Fund after the Bhote Koshi flood, and officials say the address has raised hopes of a quicker response.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the 81st UN General Assembly, demanding climate justice and faster compensation for climate-related losses.
- He said climate finance should not be trapped in bureaucracy and that countries like Nepal, which contributed little to global emissions, deserve urgent support.
- Nepal has formally sought assistance from the Loss and Damage Fund after the Bhote Koshi flood, but no concrete decision has been made yet.
- Officials and experts say Balen’s speech has drawn international attention and may improve Nepal’s chances of receiving emergency climate assistance.
