Nepal has moved to seek support from the UN framework for responding to climate-related loss and damage after catastrophic floods caused large-scale loss of life and infrastructure. The disaster has renewed attention on the vulnerability of the Himalayan region to extreme rainfall, glacial processes, fragile slopes and dense infrastructure.
Nepal’s flood disaster has moved the loss-and-damage debate from COP halls to the Himalayas
Kathmandu is seeking international support after catastrophic flooding, putting climate finance and Himalayan vulnerability in sharp focus.
THE INDIQA Research DeskPublished 9 Sept 2026Updated 30 Oct 20262 min read
Sources The Indian Express ↗
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