Nepal Minister Demands Global Climate Justice After Deadly Flash Floods
· World · The Hindu, Times of India, BBC News
Nepal’s Forestry and Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary has declared climate justice a top national priority following devastating flash floods that killed approximately 1,000 people and left nearly 4,000 missing. The disaster, triggered by an ice and rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, caused widespread destruction across northern and central Nepal. Speaking ahead of a ministerial conference for least developed countries, Ms. Chaudhary stated that Nepal must lead the global mountain agenda to secure necessary compensation. She emphasized that the country must assert its rights at international forums to address the climate crisis effectively. The minister also called for coordinated efforts between the government, civil society, and experts to manage environmental challenges.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the extreme vulnerability of Himalayan nations to climate-induced catastrophes, directly impacting the safety and economic stability of communities in Nepal's mountainous regions.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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