Nepal's devastating August 2026 flash floods, which killed at least one family and displaced thousands, underscore the urgent need for climate adaptation as a global priority, argues Ashif Shaikh of People's Courage International. Early warning systems—one survivor received only five minutes' notice—and resilient infrastructure must replace temporary post-disaster reconstruction. Across Asia, Africa, Europe and North America in 2026 alone, extreme weather has killed over 16,600 people and caused nearly $170 billion in economic losses, yet many climate risks are predictable and their impacts reducible through anticipatory finance and long-term investment in safe housing and livelihoods.
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