Nepalese minister considers country among "main victims" of climate change
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Nepalese minister considers country among "main victims" of climate change

SIC Notícias29 August 2026 at 20:48

The Nepalese minister considered that the country is among the main victims of climate change. The Himalayan glaciers, which are a vital source of water for approximately two billion people, are melting faster due to global warming. This melting is exposing populations to catastrophes. The situation endangers not only Nepal but also hundreds of millions of people who depend on water resources from these glacial formations.

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