Nepal Faces High Climate Change Risk Despite Minimal Emissions

Kathmandu. Despite negligible contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions, landlocked Nepal has become one of the most affected countries due to climate change.

Due to its sloped Himalayan terrain, seasonal monsoon rains, and active seismic zones, Nepal is at high risk of disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, avalanches, droughts, and glacial lake outburst floods.