Climate Disasters Are Growing. So Are Cuts To Programs That Prepare For Them
International climate adaptation and disaster preparedness programs are facing significant funding cuts despite the increasing frequency of climate-related disasters. The closure of initiatives like SERVIR-Hindu Kush Himalaya has reduced the ability of vulnerable regions to manage risks.
Why it matters
Reduced funding for climate preparedness leaves developing nations more susceptible to catastrophic damage and loss of life from environmental disasters.
Sitting on the floor of a makeshift shelter for survivors of Nepal's deadly recent floods, Tenzin Dolma Ghale said she had nothing left but the clothes she was wearing. Her entire village and members of her family were washed away by the surge of water and debris that killed over 1,450 people and left more than 6,000 missing.After speaking, she waved a hand and looked at the ground. "It's all finished," she said.Ghale is among millions of people living with the deadly consequences of climate-related disasters.
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