Background image: The drone footage showing the extent of the damage caused by the floods and landslide in Nepal. Right image: Professor Krishna Shrestha from the UNSW School of Social Sciences is an expert in environmental justice and food security, particularly in relation to Nepal, India and the Himalayas. Credit: AAP/ Supplied by Professor Krishna Shrestha
The death toll from the devastating floods in Nepal has surpassed 900, with nearly 4,500 people still missing, including several Australians. As Nepal grapples with the aftermath of the disaster, we speak to climate change expert Professor Krishna Shrestha from the University of New South Wales about whether the disaster could have been prevented, who should be held accountable, and what realistic steps Nepal can take to tackle climate change, despite contributing only a minuscule share of global greenhouse gas emissions.
The death toll from the devastating floods in Nepal has surpassed 900, with nearly 4,500 people still missing, including several Australians. As Nepal grapples with the aftermath of the disaster, we speak to climate change expert Professor Krishna Shrestha from the University of New South Wales about whether the disaster could have been prevented, who should be held accountable, and what realistic steps Nepal can take to tackle climate change, despite contributing only a minuscule share of global greenhouse gas emissions.
