Loss and damage fund agrees $20m for Nepal but rich nations warn it should not set precedent
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During an extraordinary online meeting on Thursday, the board of the United Nations' Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage unanimously agreed to set aside $20 million to help Nepal recover from a devastating flood it suffered in August. The disaster, which was triggered by a climate-related ice and rock avalanche, killed more than 1,400 people and left over 5,000 missing.
This marks the first time the fund has set aside money for any country. While the allocation represents a key test of the body's credibility, rich nations warned that the decision should not set a precedent for future funding requests.
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Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Climate Home News (London) (GB)Highlights rich nations' warnings that the allocation should not set a precedent.
Jamaica Observer (JM)Focuses on the funding as a key test of the body's credibility.
Free Malaysia Today (MY)Emphasizes the scale and human toll of the disaster in Nepal.
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