Nepal wants climate compensation, putting major emitters on the hook
WorldPing
Following the catastrophic glacial collapse and flash flood on August 26, Nepal is demanding climate compensation from the world’s biggest emitters; by shifting the framework from charity to liability, the small Himalayan country has turned a devasta…
This is a short WorldPing brief. The full report was published by The Hindu.
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said developed countries responsible for emissions must “take the lead” and support developing nations through finance and technology transfer…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Hindu
The devastating Himalayan glacial floods have raised broader questions about who should bear the costs and responsibility for the impacts of climate-related disasters.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle