Author: Aparna Bose
The glacial collapse and flash floods in the Himalayas this year should push everyone to act “faster and fairer” on climate change, a top United Nations official said.
Responding to a question on the issue of the Himalayas on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkiye, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Executive Secretary Simon Stiell said that transitioning away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner, along with tripling adaptation finance, are key to resolving the crisis.
“The glacial collapse and flash floods in the Himalayas this year are a devastating reminder of how fragile these mountain environments can be, particularly the Hindu Kush Himalayas. For years, scientists and local communities have been warning that the Himalayas are at huge risk from climate change.