Flood-ravaged Nepal pushes for climate deal with India, China

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has proposed a climate alliance with neighboring India and China to address catastrophic flooding and protect the Himalayan ecosystem. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Shah emphasized the transboundary nature of climate impacts, stating, "Glaciers and floods do not travel with stamps and passports." As an immediate action, Nepal suggests establishing a "Himalaya climate resilience mechanism" led by the three nations. The goal is to transform the Himalayas into a hub for international cooperation on climate issues, rather than a region of isolated efforts. This initiative comes in the wake of severe flooding that has devastated Nepal.