Discerning whether climate change is a priority for the parties or a political tool is challenging.

It would be unwise only to demand climate finance as grants without prioritising areas of investment.

The danger will be clear if Nepal continues to generate hydroelectric power without diversifying electricity sources.

Nepal should invest in research on extreme event attribution to climate change and keep records of all climate variables.

SAARC can play an influential role in responding to the impacts of extreme climate events.

Nepal’s nationally determined contribution focuses more on adaptation than mitigation.

Western scientific knowledge and technical legal language always dominate the decision-making process.