Nepal says big polluters must ‘wake up’ as it calls for climate compensation over flood disaster
Summary
Nepal is asking for $20 million in climate compensation after floods caused by a melting glacier killed or left missing over 6,000 people. Nepal’s foreign minister said rich, polluting countries should share responsibility because climate change made the disaster worse.Key Facts
- The floods were triggered by a glacier collapse in Tibet, affecting Nepal and causing landslides and flash floods.
- More than 1,300 people are confirmed dead, and over 5,500 remain missing after 12 days of rescue efforts.
- Nepal contributes less than 0.1% of global greenhouse gases, while nearby countries India and China are major polluters.
- The Himalayan region is warming 50% faster than the global average, causing significant ice loss over the past 30 years.
- Nepal’s foreign minister compared the flood’s impact to a tsunami, with waves up to 70 feet and speeds near 180 km/h.
- Nepal has formally requested $20 million from the UN’s loss and damage fund, created under the Paris climate agreement.
- The total flood damage may exceed $5 billion, with tens of thousands of homes and key infrastructure damaged or destroyed.
- Nepal urges global cooperation on climate action rather than blaming individual countries.
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