Nepal Needs a Climate Council That Can Turn Science Into Action: Ben Rhodes

Nepal’s recent flash floods have renewed concerns about the country’s preparedness for climate risks. As it faces growing adaptation challenges while expanding its clean energy potential, a climate council could provide independent scientific advice, strengthen accountability and support long-term policymaking. Republica contributor Simone Galimberti spoke to Ben Rhodes, head of the secretariat of the International Climate Councils Network (ICCN), hosted by the climate policy think tank E3G in London, about how climate councils work and what Nepal could learn from international experience. Excerpts: