GENERAL4 Sept 2026
Climate change a common challenge, says government on Nepal Minister’s compensation demand
India has pushed back on Nepal's call for compensation over climate-linked floods, calling climate change a 'common challenge'. Government spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said developed nations that have historically emitted the most must take the lead in cutting emissions and support developing countries through finance and technology. Nepal had earlier sought compensation from top emitters including India, but later thanked India for its relief help.
Key Statutory Highlights
- India's official spokesperson said developed countries, historically responsible for emissions, must take the lead in reducing emissions and supporting developing nations with finance and technology.
- Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal had said the U.S., China and India, the top three emitters, should compensate vulnerable countries like Nepal for climate losses; he later denied asking for compensation and thanked India for its help.
- India has sent relief assistance to Nepal after the flash flood disaster struck on August 26.
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