Devastating Himalayan floods have prompted Nepal to propose a trilateral climate resilience mechanism between Nepal, India, and China to improve disaster data sharing and early-warning systems. Although geopolitical mistrust and security concerns currently hinder the initiative, experts suggest an incremental, technical approach could foster necessary cooperation to mitigate shared environmental threats.
Can Himalayan floods bridge the India-China divide?
Devastating Himalayan floods have prompted Nepal to propose a trilateral climate resilience mechanism between Nepal, India, and China to improve disaster data sharing and early-warning systems. Although geopolitical mistrust and security concerns currently hinder the initiative, experts suggest an incremental, technical approach could foster necessary cooperation to mitigate shared environmental threats.
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