Nepal seeks climate justice and compensation from industrial emitters for a recent disaster. Scientific analysis suggests the event was primarily a geological hazard, not solely climate change. The article highlights inadequate infrastructure and hazard assessments contributing to the disaster's impact. Nepal's naming of China, the US, and India as emitters faces geopolitical and economic considerations. India should offer support and aid to Nepal, acknowledging shared geographical risks.

Political leaders in Australia and Nepal had very different answers when asked about the role of climate change in the disaster that struck last week.

As the toll in the flash floods climbed above 1,000, Foreign Minister Shisir Kanal said that the country was paying for a crisis it did not create.

Climate change is to blame, say government officials.

The glacier collapse and floods that followed show why neighboring states must cooperate to reduce future threats.

Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal clarified that Kathmandu has not sought climate compensation from India or other countries following devastating floods. He urged regional and…