{"id":20328,"date":"2026-09-04T17:19:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=20328"},"modified":"2026-09-04T17:19:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:19:50","slug":"climate-change-developed-countries-must-take-lead-india-calls-for-climate-finance-after-nepal-flood-india-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=20328","title":{"rendered":"Climate Change: \u2018Developed countries must take lead’: India calls for climate finance after Nepal flood | India News"},"content":{"rendered":"


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People walk next to damaged buildings following the deadly flash floods and mudslides in Devighat, Nuwakot district, Nepal (Picture credit: Reuters)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday said developed countries must take the lead in reducing emissions and support developing nations through finance and technology transfer, reiterating India’s position that climate action must be guided by the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities.The remarks by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal came in the aftermath of the devastating flash floods in Nepal and amid questions over remarks concerning climate-related compensation from major economies, including India, China and the United States.<\/p>\n

\u2018Climate change<\/keyword> is a common challenge\u2019<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Addressing the issue at a weekly media briefing, Jaiswal said India had consistently maintained that climate change was a shared challenge.\u201cI understand that a clarification has also been issued by the Nepalese side. Having said that, let me say that India has consistently maintained that climate change is a common challenge, and action in this regard must be based on the principle of common differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities,\u201d he said.Jaiswal said countries historically responsible for emissions should take the lead in tackling the challenge and supporting developing nations.\u201cDeveloped countries who historically are responsible for the emissions and have contributed overwhelmingly to the civil crisis, must take lead in reducing emissions and supporting developing countries by way of finance and technology transfer to meet this challenge,\u201d the MEA spokesperson added.<\/p>\n

India reiterates support for Nepal<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Jaiswal also said India had extended solidarity and support to Nepal following the tragedy and would continue to assist the country in its reconstruction and recovery efforts.\u201cIn the wake of this tragedy, we have extended our solidarity and support to the government and people of Nepal. As a close friend and partner, India responded promptly, and we will continue to support the reconstruction and recovery efforts in the country,\u201d he said.Referring to Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah’s appreciation of India’s assistance, Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken to his Nepalese counterpart after the disaster and conveyed India’s support.\u201cWe have seen that the Prime Minister of Nepal has thanked us for our support… our prime minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Nepal and conveyed that India stands shoulder to shoulder and extends all its support to Nepal in this time of crisis, and it will offer whatever help is required,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Nepal clarifies compensation remarks<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Nepal foreign minister Shisir Khanal clarified on Thursday that neither he nor the Nepalese government had sought climate-related compensation from India, China or the United States.\u201cNeither I nor anyone in the ministry of foreign affairs or the government of Nepal has claimed or asked for compensation from India or any other country, including China or the United States,\u201d Khanal told news agency ANI.<\/p>\n

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