UN climate fund sets aside $21.6 million for Nepal flood recovery
The short version
- A United Nations climate fund has provisionally set aside $20 million to help Nepal recover from catastrophic flooding.
- It is the first time money has been allocated to or set aside for a country since the fund's creation.
- The funding is intended for recovery from the Bhote Koshi disaster in Nepal.
- The flooding killed more than 1,400 people and caused billions of dollars in damage.
What we don’t know yet
- The timeline for disbursement of the funds has not been specified.
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First reported by Hindustan Times In a first, UN’s Loss and Damage Fund sets aside $21.6 million for Nepal for Bhote Koshi disaster
Toronto Star UN climate fund promises $20 million for Nepal flood recovery, far short of billions needed
The Times of India In first-ever climate crisis amends, Nepal to get $21.6 million
All 3 articles
- The Times of India, right-leaningIn first-ever climate crisis amends, Nepal to get $21.6 million
- Toronto Star, left-leaningUN climate fund promises $20 million for Nepal flood recovery, far short of billions needed
- Hindustan Times, centreIn a first, UN’s Loss and Damage Fund sets aside $21.6 million for Nepal for Bhote Koshi disaster