Nepal’s leader, at UN, says recent floods serve as a ‘warning to the world’ about climate change
- On Thursday, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India, and China at the 81st United Nations General Assembly to strengthen regional cooperation on climate risks.
- The proposal follows a catastrophic August 26 glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border that triggered a flash flood killing over 1,400 people, with thousands still missing across the region.
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal formally requested $5 billion in international recovery aid, arguing Nepal contributes less than 0.1% of global greenhouse emissions and calling the request "justice and compensation."
- The United States recently announced $31 million in additional flood recovery support, bringing total U.S. aid to $36 million, though Nepal's total recovery needs are estimated at 10% of its gross domestic product.
- Scientists dispute whether a sudden bedrock collapse or climate-driven ice melt triggered the disaster, while Shah warned that Himalayan regions face increasing risks as temperatures continue rising and glaciers melt.
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