Nepal, March 5 -- Climate change has become intricately linked to geopolitics as the world grapples with rising temperatures, severe weather events, and environmental instability. For the climate-vulnerable least developed and developing countries, the intersection of climate change and geopolitics presents immediate and long-term challenges.

For many years, climate diplomacy focused mainly on environmental concerns, bringing countries together to create agreements to slow climate change. However, political shifts around the world are making it harder to reach these agreements. As the world becomes increasingly divided along political, economic and ideological lines, these divisions are often reflected in climate negotiations and interna...