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Nepal PM Balendra Shah calls for climate action at UNGA
At the 81st UN General Assembly, Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah addressed the international community regarding the catastrophic Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods caused by a glacial collapse. Shah described the disaster as a global warning, noting that while Nepal contributes less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, it is paying a disproportionate price for climate change.
The floods resulted in at least 1,400 deaths and left over 6,000 people missing. The economic impact is severe, with reconstruction costs estimated at approximately 10% of Nepal's GDP, or between $4.78 billion and $5 billion. To address these challenges, Shah proposed the establishment of a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India, and China to facilitate satellite data sharing, monitor glacial lakes, and strengthen early warning systems.
Nepal has requested $20 million from the UN Loss and Damage Fund and has received up to $170 million in emergency financing from the World Bank. During a meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, discussions also covered the rehabilitation of riverside communities and green reconstruction efforts.
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Antonio Guterres · Balendra Shah · China · Himalayas · India · Nepal · United Nations · World Bank · World Weather Attribution
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Nepal proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India, and China. desitalkchicago.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · sapo.pt · www.france24.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Nepal contributes less than 0.1 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. sapo.pt · www.france24.com · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.tvsarawak.my · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed solidarity with Nepal regarding climate issues.
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods killed at least 1,400 people and left more than 6,000 missing. sapo.pt · www.france24.com · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.tvsarawak.my · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster serves as a global warning regarding climate change. desitalkchicago.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · sapo.pt · www.france24.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Nepal's physical recovery needs from the disaster are estimated at approximately 10 percent of its GDP. srnnews.com · n1info.ba · digitalchew.com · news.tuoitre.vn
- [● 6 SOURCES] Nepal requested $20 million from the UN Loss and Damage Fund. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.arabnews.pk · thefrontierpost.com · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.tanea.gr · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Scientists described the disaster as a compound crisis caused by geological instability and long-term warming. www.tvsarawak.my · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.arabnews.pk · thefrontierpost.com · www.enca.com · +1 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] Prime Minister Balendra Shah described the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster as a global warning regarding climate change. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.tvsarawak.my · thefrontierpost.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · athina984.gr · +3 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] The floods caused at least 1,400 deaths and left over 6,000 people missing. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.tvsarawak.my · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.arabnews.pk · thefrontierpost.com · +9 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] Prime Minister Shah proposed a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism involving Nepal, India, and China. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.tvsarawak.my · www.arabnews.pk · thefrontierpost.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · +11 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nepal estimated the cost of reconstruction from the disaster to be approximately $5 billion. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.arabnews.pk