Nepal seeks climate compensation after deadly floods

Kathmandu – Nepal has formally requested financial compensation from the international community in the wake of the deadly floods that struck the country in early August, a move highlighted by the United Nations Resident Coordinator on Wednesday. The floods, which swept through the central and eastern regions, caused at least 150 deaths, left thousands homeless, and damaged critical infrastructure, prompting the government to seek reparations to support recovery and rebuild efforts.

The UN official emphasized that Nepal, a nation responsible for a minimal share of global greenhouse‑gas emissions, is increasingly bearing the most severe climate‑related hazards, underscoring a broader call for climate‑finance mechanisms that address loss and damage in vulnerable states. The appeal aligns with ongoing negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, where developing countries are urging richer nations to honor commitments to provide adequate resources for adaptation and compensation. International donors are expected to consider Nepal’s request as part of the wider effort to meet the financing targets set for climate‑affected nations.