Fading Glaciers, Rising Expectations The recent Himalayan glacial floods in Nepal have brought into sharp focus a pressing question: who bears the costs and responsibility for climate related disasters?
Over 1,250 people are confirmed dead, nearly 4,000 missing, and estimated damages top $2. 6 billion. Nepal contributes less than 0.
1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it a negligible contributor to climate change.