Everything You Should Know About Nepal’s Climate Change Report: Rising Temperatures and Glacier Loss
Summary
Nepal's climate change report highlights rising Himalayan temperatures, accelerated glacier loss, and challenges in climate adaptation and finance.
Key Points
- Himalayan temperatures have risen by approximately 0.05 degrees Celsius per decade, accelerating glacier melt.
- Nearly 25% of the glacier area has been lost between 1980 and 2010, with projections of two-thirds melting by 2100 if emissions continue.
- Nepal has received only USD 322.53 million in climate finance over 12 years, insufficient for needed climate projects.
- The report calls for improved climate adaptation capacity, international cooperation, and stronger climate finance mechanisms.
- Climate change is intertwined with Nepal's development trajectory, presenting both challenges and opportunities for sustainable growth.
