September 25, 2026
Nepal PM Balen Shah calls for climate pact with India, China live from Kathmandu
What we know
- Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah has called for a climate pact involving India and China following a deadly glacier flood in Nepal.
- Shah addressed the United Nations, describing the glacier flood disaster as a warning to the world about climate change.
- He emphasized the urgent need for climate action to prevent similar disasters in the future.
- Shah requested grants instead of loans to aid Nepal's recovery from the flood, citing the country's vulnerability to climate-induced disasters.
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Nepal PM Balen Shah Calls for Climate Pact with India, China
Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah has urged India and China to join a climate agreement following a deadly glacier flood in Nepal. Speaking at the United Nations, Shah described the disaster as a warning to the world and emphasized the need for urgent climate action. He also requested grants rather than loans to support Nepal's flood recovery efforts, highlighting the country's vulnerability to climate-induced disasters.
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Why it matters
Nepal's call for a climate pact with India and China underscores the need for collaborative regional efforts to address shared environmental risks.
The deadly glacier flood highlights Nepal's acute vulnerability to climate-induced disasters, emphasizing the urgency of targeted support.
Nepal's request for grants instead of loans signals the importance of equitable financial aid to enable effective recovery and resilience building.