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Nepal PM Urges Climate Justice at UN After Deadly Himalayan Floods
Balendra Shah highlighted the human cost of climate change and called for a new mechanism involving India, China, and Nepal to protect the fragile Himalayan ecology.
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah delivered a poignant address to the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, highlighting the severe human cost of climate change following catastrophic floods that claimed at least 1,400 lives in his country. Prime Minister Shah presented a stark warning from the Himalayas, describing the recent disaster as a "Himalayan tsunami" and criticising the international system's perceived failure to protect nations that contribute least to global warming.
During his address, Mr. Shah drew global attention to the destabilising effects of global warming on the fragile Himalayan ecology. He emphasised that the recent devastating floods laid bare the profound human toll exacted by climate-induced events, underscoring the urgent need for global action and climate justice.
In a call for regional leadership and cooperation, Prime Minister Shah proposed the establishment of a dedicated Himalayan climate mechanism. He suggested that this initiative should be spearheaded by India, China, and Nepal, working collaboratively to address the unique environmental challenges faced by the region and to protect its delicate ecosystem from further degradation.
Mr. Shah's remarks served as a powerful reminder of the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable nations and ecosystems. His plea for climate justice and a collaborative regional approach aimed to galvanise international efforts to mitigate the effects of global warming and safeguard communities most at risk.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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