Nepal Puts Cost of Disaster at $5 Billion, Blaming Climate Change

Nepal Puts Cost of Disaster at $5 Billion, Blaming Climate Change

Nepal has officially estimated the economic damage from recent natural disasters at $5 billion, attributing the catastrophes to climate change. The government is now seeking urgent financial assistance from a dedicated U.N. climate fund, which, however, remains underfunded due to reluctance from major contributors like the United States. This situation underscores the urgent need for international cooperation to address climate change impacts, especially in vulnerable regions like Nepal.

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