Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for them

Nepal is reeling from devastating floods that killed over 1,450 people and left more than 6,000 missing, while survivors like Tenzin Dolma Ghale have lost homes and livelihoods. The disaster underscores a growing gap: climate catastrophes are intensifying globally, yet funding for disaster preparedness and adaptation programs is being cut in vulnerable regions. Experts warn that reduced investment in early warning systems, infrastructure hardening, and emergency response capacity leaves communities increasingly exposed to mounting climate risks.