- Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary called for climate justice to be made a top national priority on September 1, 2026.
- Her comments came days after devastating floods left nearly 4,000 missing; the floods, near the Nepal-Tibet border, devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal.
- The floods have caused over 1,000 deaths and left nearly 4,500 people missing as of Tuesday (September 1).
- On August 26, a debris flow tore through Nepal's Nuwakot, and a viral video showed a mint green house standing tall while family members watched from the balcony.
- NDTV was the first foreign media to be on Ground Zero in Nepal on August 26, and later the first media crew to reach the area.
Nepal's Environment Minister Gita Chaudhary has called for climate justice to be prioritized nationally, following catastrophic floods near the Nepal-Tibet border that have left nearly 4,500 people missing. The floods, which occurred on August 26, devastated numerous towns and villages, with the death toll surpassing 1,000 as rescue efforts continue.12345
Chaudhary emphasized the necessity for Nepal to assert its rights on climate justice at international forums, stating, “Unless we can present this agenda as our right and our claim, we cannot give it the priority it deserves.” She highlighted the importance of establishing mountain issues on the global agenda, particularly for a country home to Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak.
The minister's remarks came during a consultation with experts before attending a ministerial conference for least developed countries. She noted that climate change should not be limited to a few government programs or international conferences, urging collaboration among civil society, experts, and the media to tackle environmental challenges.
The floods have caused widespread destruction, with reports of entire towns being submerged and significant infrastructure damage. Chaudhary's call for climate justice reflects a growing recognition of the urgent need for international support and compensation for the severe impacts of climate change on vulnerable nations like Nepal.
As the country grapples with the aftermath, the focus remains on recovery and the establishment of a robust framework for climate justice.
“The floods have caused over 1,000 deaths and nearly 4,500 missing as of Tuesday, with NDTV being the first foreign media to reach Ground Zero on August 26. Chaudhary stressed Nepal must lead the mountain agenda globally, citing Mount Everest, and seek compensation for severe damage.”
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