Nepali flood victims look to PM Shah to press climate case at UN
Scientists linked climate change to the Aug 26 floods, reinforcing Nepal’s argument that vulnerable mountain nations face severe impacts from a crisis they contributed little to.
Nepal's 36-year-old Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, is set to lobby for international assistance at the United Nations General Assembly following a devastating flood that claimed over 1,400 lives. The disaster left around 6,000 people missing, with survivors seeking justice and aid from wealthy nations who they blame for exacerbating the crisis through climate change.
The catastrophic floods occurred on August 26th, fueled by global warming and contributing to a "compound crisis" involving glacier retreat, permafrost thaw, and geological instability. A 17-year-old survivor, Karma Lama, was among those who lost his entire family, and he now appeals for his homeland to receive aid and recognition.
He states that the international community must take responsibility for reducing emissions and providing support. The reconstruction of Nepal, a nation of 30 million people, is estimated to cost a staggering $4.78 billion. With the stakes reaching far beyond Nepal's borders, the disaster has highlighted the need for climate justice and increased support for vulnerable nations.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Nepali flood victims look to PM Shah to press climate case at UN freemalaysiatoday.com
- Nepal flood victims look to PM Shah to press climate case at UN channelnewsasia.com
