From a Nepal in Pain, a Young Leader Makes a Case for Climate Reparations

Balendra Shah, a 36-year-old rising political star from Nepal, is making waves at the U.N. General Assembly as he advocates for climate reparations for countries like his own, ravaged by recent catastrophic floods. Despite his youthful charisma and the influence he wields among Gen Z, his leadership is being scrutinized back home due to the immense devastation caused by the floods, which left thousands missing or dead. This situation highlights the urgent need for global climate action and the growing responsibility of developed nations to support vulnerable countries.