In the period between 2011-2020, the earth’s average surface temperature was 1.1 degrees Celsius higher than it was in the pre-industrial (1850-1900) age. And unless deep reductions occur in greenhouse gas emissions immediately, estimates suggest that global warming of 1.5°C – even 2°C – will exceed during the 21st century. This could be catastrophic to the world and its people. Already, human-induced climate change is creating climate extremes in regions across the globe and evidence of observed changes in extremes, such as heatwaves, heavy precipitation, droughts, and tropical cyclones, and, in particular, their attribution to human influence, has strengthened (IPCC, 2021).
As a geographical diverse nation, Nepal is exposed to multiple hazards and disasters. These disastrous incidents claim a large number of lives and cause significant economic loss every year. A total of 9,886 small and large weather and climate-related disaster incidents were reported between January 2020 to September 2022 (32 months). These disaster incidents claimed the lives of 1,173 people and 1,282 livestock, and destroyed 4,945 houses and other types of infrastructure. The total economic loss was accounted for approximately USD 45 million. 1 Drought, Extreme temperature, Flood, Landslide, Strom and Wildfire
Stocktaking Study: Climate-Induced Loss and Damage in Nepal 4. Till date, several studies had been conducted to assess the loss and damage incurred due to different climate-induced disasters in Nepal. This study project reviews the studies and consolidates existing knowledge on climate-induced loss and damage.
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