Nepal proposes climate mechanism to unite India and China
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah proposed a regional climate resilience mechanism at the UN General Assembly to address Himalayan threats.
Proposal aims to link rivals
The prime minister used his speech to warn of growing climate disasters in the Himalayas. He suggested bringing India and China together with Nepal to share scientific data and expertise. This initiative seeks to turn the region into a laboratory for international cooperation rather than a frontier of fragmented information.
Officials say work is early
A senior official at Nepal's foreign ministry stated the proposal remains at an early stage. The ministry is working with other agencies to create a preliminary framework for common understanding. Neither India nor China has formally responded to the suggestion so far.
Context of recent floods
Shah recalled devastating debris floods that struck his country in August during his address. He emphasized the need to strengthen cross-border disaster response in this fragile region. The BBC contacted both foreign ministries for comment on the matter.
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