A new report has identified a stark disparity in climate vulnerability and financial capacity; and countries highly exposed to climate effects, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan are the least equipped to manage these risks.
The report, ’Climate Finance Synthesis Report: Needs, Flow and Gaps in the Hindu Kush Himalaya Countries’, was launched at the ‘Enhancing Climate Actions in the Hindu Kush Himalaya’ conference held in Paro, Bhutan recently.
Afghanistan and Bangladesh face significant challenges, with the lowest readiness scores (0.214 and 0.207) and higher vulnerability (0.586 and 0.554).
India, Nepal, Myanmar and Pakistan show moderate levels of readiness and vulnerability, reflecting a mix of capacities and risks across the region.
This data underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to enhance resilience in the most vulnerable countries, the report reads.
