From a Nepal in Pain, a Young Leader Makes a Case for Climate Reparations

NYT World Thursday 24 September 2026, 04:01 UTC By Hannah Beech 1 min read

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Balendra Shah, the former mayor of Kathmandu, during his campaign to become the next prime minister of Nepal, in February.

Balendra Shah, the former mayor of Kathmandu, during his campaign to become the next prime minister of Nepal, in February. [Image text:] GU BH IQUORSH gu ToleMadhyapurThm 9841314749

Nepal (LOCATION) Balendra Shah (PERSON) Kathmandu (LOCATION)

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