Afghan return support and Nepal recovery face service-access challenges; renewable expansion also depends on national grid development.
The UN humanitarian coordinator said on 6 November that 6.7 million Afghans had returned since 2020, while humanitarian funding received so far in 2026 stood at$570 million, compared with$2 billion in 2023.
Original source ↗The UN reported on 5 November that August floods damaged homes, power grids and 115 bridges. Estimated recovery costs are $4.7 billion.
Original source ↗The IEA projected on 6 November that renewable power capacity would grow by almost 4,800 GW during 2026–31. Advanced-stage renewable and storage projects awaiting grid connections reached 3,000 GW, up 60% over the past year.
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