Scientists are examining the influence of climate change on the recent floods that devastated Nepal and Tibet, seeking to determine the underlying causes of the disaster.
In recent months, numerous countries worldwide have experienced increasingly severe weather events.
This raises the question: what insights can be drawn from Wednesday’s flood—and similar incidents this year?
Presenter: Cyril Vanier
Guests:
Pema Gyamtsho, Director General of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, a Kathmandu‑based intergovernmental body representing eight nations across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
Benjamin Horton, Dean of the School of Energy and Environment and Professor of Earth Science at City University of Hong Kong, recipient of the 2026 Axford Medal.
Wolfgang Cramer, Emeritus Research Director at the French National Centre for Scientific Research in Marseille.
Published On 28 Aug 2026
