Nepal's PM tells world leaders at UN that devastating floods are a 'warning to the world' on climate change

From the Newshound archive · first published 25 September 2026 · last updated 26 September 2026.

Nepal's prime minister used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to demand urgent action on climate change, warning that recent catastrophic flash floods in his country are a signal the world cannot afford to ignore. He rebuked world leaders for failing to move fast enough, framing Nepal's disaster as a consequence of emissions produced overwhelmingly by richer nations. The speech drew attention to the human toll of flooding that has already killed hundreds across Nepal.

Nepal is among the world's most climate-vulnerable countries despite contributing a fraction of global emissions.

The PM's UN rebuke echoed calls from other developing-nation leaders who say wealthy countries are not moving fast enough.

Flash floods this season devastated communities across Nepal, displacing thousands and destroying critical infrastructure.