Climate change a common challenge, says government on Nepal Minister’s compensation demand
The Indian government responded to Nepal's demand for climate compensation by emphasizing the principle of 'common but differentiated responsibilities.' While India pledged continued support for Nepal's disaster recovery, it maintained that developed nations historically responsible for emissions must lead in providing climate finance.
Why it matters
This exchange underscores the diplomatic tensions between developing nations regarding climate justice and the financial burden of climate-related disasters.
Climate change is a “common challenge” and developed nations that are “historically” the highest emitters must lead the process of finding a solution to this crisis, said the official spokesperson of the External Affairs Ministry, Randhir Jaiswal, on Friday (September 4, 2026).
The remarks came in response to Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, who said that as the three biggest emitters of greenhouse gases, the U.S., China, and India should bear responsibility for climate change, and sought compensation from the three countries following the flash flood in Nepal last month.
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