Climate Change a Common Challenge, Says Government on Nepal Minister’s Compensation Demand
- On Friday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that developed nations must "take the lead" in reducing emissions and sharing technology with developing countries to address climate challenges.
- Jaiswal's remarks responded to Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, who characterized climate change as "justice and compensation" rather than "aid" following flash floods last month that killed over 1,000 people and left more than 5,000 missing.
- Khanal subsequently clarified that he did not demand compensation from India, China, or the United States, expressing "deep gratitude" for the relief assistance India provided to Nepal.
- India has deployed 54 personnel—30 tunnel rescue specialists, 19 forensic personnel, and 5 medical workers—while sending at least 95 tonnes of relief material across seven flights to support operations in Rasuwa.
- Ahead of the UN General Assembly's annual session beginning later this month in New York, India maintains that climate action must be based on "common but differentiated responsibilities," emphasizing that historically responsible emitters bear the primary duty to support developing nations.
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Climate change a common challenge, says government on Nepal Minister’s compensation demand
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said developed countries responsible for emissions must “take the lead” and support developing nations through finance and technology transfer
‘Developed countries must take lead': India calls for climate finance after Nepal flood
India urged developed nations to lead emissions cuts and aid developing countries. Developed nations must provide finance and technology transfer for climate action. India expressed solidarity and support for Nepal's reconstruction efforts after floods. Nepal clarified no compensation was sought from India or other major economies. Both nations agreed to collaborate on Himalayan climate change impacts.
India says developed countries must take lead in reducing emissions, affirms solidarity with Nepal - The Tribune
'Developed countries who historically are responsible for the emissions and have contributed overwhelmingly to the civil crisis, must take lead in reducing emissions and supporting developing countries by way of finance and technology transfer to meet this challenge,' the MEA said.
India says developed countries "must take lead in reducing emissions," affirms solidarity with Nepal
"Developed countries who historically are responsible for the emissions and have contributed overwhelmingly to the civil crisis, must take lead in reducing emissions and supporting developing countries by way of finance and technology transfer to meet this challenge," the MEA said.
After the flash flood in Nepal, the foreign minister Shishir Khanal said that the three countries responsible for increasing the greenhouse effect should be compensated to China, America and India. The Ministry of External Affairs of India has responded to this statement of Khanal.
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