{
  "id": 8805749,
  "title": "Nepal isn’t the only disaster-struck country waiting for money from the global climate Loss and Damage Fund",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/nepal-isnt-the-only-disaster-struck-country-waiting-for-money-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:39:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Conversation",
    "slug": "the-conversation",
    "url": "https://theconversation.com/nepal-isnt-the-only-disaster-struck-country-waiting-for-money-from-the-global-climate-loss-and-damage-fund-291264"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Glacier collapse triggered deadly flood in Nepal; country seeks compensation from global Loss and Damage Fund. The disaster in Trishuli town highlights mounting risks from climate change. Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal emphasized justice and liability as Nepal's carbon emissions are minimal. The $20 million request is a test of the fund's credibility, with most requests involving extreme events like floods. About $250 million to $300 million has been pledged but delivered to the fund. Nepal estimates a need for $4-5 billion in recovery, which is a significant portion of its economy. The fund's board has yet to approve any funding requests, with upcoming meetings scheduled. Wealthy nations have pledged only about $820 million to the fund, but only a third has been disbursed.",
  "summary": "At least 119 countries have asked for aid from the fund set by major greenhouse gas emitting nations four years before the deadly Nepal flood. It has paid zero claims.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}