Nepal Floods 'Defining Moment' for Climate Action: UN

Nepal floods 'defining moment' for climate action: UN

The country suffered one of the worst disasters in its history on August 26, when a mountain collapse near the China border triggered catastrophic floods that killed more than 1,400 people and left over 5,000 missing. Scientists said climate change played a significant role in that disaster. Jorge Moreira da Silva, executive director of the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), which implements humanitarian and development projects, said he ha…

Nepal floods ‘defining moment’ for climate action: UN

A top UN official emphasized that the severe floods in Nepal highlight the urgency of global climate action. The calamity was compounded by climate change, exacerbating the scale of destruction.

One of the worst disasters in its history : Nepal floods 'defining moment' for climate action: UN