Global warming and mountains of Nepal

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If people are poor, they won’t be able to cope with climate change impacts, and if the country is poor, it won’t be able to help its people cope with that impact.” This is the situation of my country, Nepal. Nepal, nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, is renowned for its stunning mountain landscapes, it is home to eight of the fourteen tallest peaks in the world above 8000 meters, including the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest (8488 meters).  The country is a paradise for mountaineers, trekkers, and nature enthusiasts, offering diverse opportunities for exploration and adventure, as well as being highly vulnerable to climate change in this region, as our country lies mostly within the fragile Himalayas. Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, cloud forests are dying, and wildlife is scrambling to keep pace. It is observed in the form of increased frequency of natural disasters, rise in temperature and change in rainfall patterns, shifting of tree line, and unfavorable weather change phenomena. Climate change is a global challenge induced by humans that has no borders, and to combat it, it requires coordinated work by all of us.