Ram Rawal

A historic milestone for climate justice and solidarity with Nepal At its first-ever extraordinary board meeting, the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (#FRLD) has taken a landmark decision to provisionally allocate USD $21.6 million to support Nepal’s recovery and reconstruction following the devastating Bhote Koshi–Trishuli flash floods of 26 August 2026. This approval represents the very first time the Fund has moved to support a country facing a sudden-onset climate disaster since its operationalization at COP28. By piloting an agile response under the Barbados Implementation Modalities, the Board has set a powerful precedent for rapid, compassionate multilateral action. Led by the Government of Nepal, with the Ministry of Forests and Environment and Ministry of Finance spearheading the effort, this decision will help mobilize vital resources for recovery, reconstruction and resilient livelihoods in communities affected across the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli basin. For the communities rebuilding their lives along the Bhote Koshi corridor, this decision offers tangible hope and critical resources for resilient recovery. Beyond Nepal, it sends an unequivocal message to vulnerable nations worldwide: multilateral cooperation can and must deliver climate justice when disaster strikes. UNDP Nepal remains steadfast in supporting national and local partners to turn this solidarity into inclusive, climate-resilient recovery on the ground. #LossAndDamage #ClimateJustice #NepalFloods #FRLD #Multilateralism #ClimateAction #BuildBackBetter