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Balendra Shah Addresses UNGA on Climate Finance and Disaster Recovery

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Balendra Shah spoke at the UN General Assembly in New York on September 25, 2026. The speech focused on the financial burdens placed on climate-vulnerable countries following natural disasters. Leaders from the Caribbean, Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Himalayas made calls for the international financial system to shift towards grants rather than loans for recovery efforts.

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The demands centered on the idea that small nations should not be forced to borrow to repair damage they did not cause. Nepal presented its case, noting that the country's initial physical recovery needs following the catastrophic flash floods were assessed at approximately 10 per cent of its gross domestic product.

Nepal sought international attention at the UN General Assembly, with Balendra Shah expected to raise issues and sympathy for flood victims.

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  • Balendra ShahPrime Minister of Nepal and leader of the Nepali delegation at the UNGA.
  • general assemblyThe body where the international discussions regarding global issues took place.
  • NepalThe country whose government was discussing the challenges of post-disaster recovery.
  • United NationsThe global organization whose body was discussed regarding financial mechanisms.

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  1. Advocacy for UN grant-based support made by Balendra Shah.1 source
  2. His speech at the UN General Assembly reignited border disputes.1 source

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