Background: Climate finance is a cornerstone in the global response to climate change, essential for mitigation efforts to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation measures that prepare communities for the effects of a changing climate. The challenge is immense: achieving …
Background Climate finance will be center stage during November’s 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) in Egypt. Rich countries’ governments will be urged to spend much more money in the developing world and follow through on unfulfilled …
Climate finance will be a central issue at COP26. Avoiding the worst climate change impacts will require massive investment in infrastructure, technology, and low-carbon projects. In 2009, rich, high-emitting countries committed to mobilizing at least $100 billion per year by …