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Opinion Editorial

Road to COP30: expectations from the mid-year UN climate negotiations

As the world edges closer to the important COP30 climate summit in Brazil, attention turns to Bonn, Germany, where the 62nd sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) will take place from June 16–26. While these mid-year climate meetings typically receive less attention than the high-profile COPs, they are no less critical. Bonn—the headquarters of UN Climate Change—serves as the technical engine room of climate diplomacy, where negotiators delve into the details that pave the way for meaningful outcomes at the year-end COPs.

Nepal's unprecedent flood: devastation, loss, and hope for recovery

Scale of impacts and status of international response

Nepal is still grappling with severe impacts of unprecedented floods, resulting in about 250 deaths and extensive infrastructure damage. Initial economic losses are estimated at US$126 million, and may rise, underscoring the urgent need for recovery. While domestic efforts are ongoing, the scale of destruction calls for coordinated and immediate international response.

Manjeet Dhakal, 04 October 2024

Oct-04-2024

A nation's crisis: battling unprecedented flooding

Nepal faces an unprecedented crisis as relentless rainfall triggers devastating floods and landslides, claiming over 100 lives. To effectively address this escalating crisis, enhancing nationwide preparedness and international responses is essential, facilitating both immidiate relief and long-term recovery, and with a commitment to addressing the root causes of climate crises.