Kathmandu, Sept. 5 -- The devastating Bhotekoshi floods of August 26, which caused an immense loss of life and property, have brought a longstanding question into sharper focus: How should Nepal seek climate justice, and what can it realistically expect from the international climate-financing system?

The disaster has also intensified debate over whether increasingly extreme events in the Himalayas are linked to climate change, how such risks can be better understood and prevented, and whether countries that have contributed most to global greenhouse gas emissions should provide financial support to vulnerable countries such as Nepal.

Here are seven key questions and answers explaining where Nepal stands.

Why is Nepal seeking climate j...