by : Samira Tasneem |
Published: September 16, 2023
UK sets a benchmark with a historic $2B pledge to the UN’s Green Climate Fund. Will this spur a global race to finance climate change mitigation efforts?
In a historic move, the UK has pledged to contribute $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to assist developing nations in battling climate change. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during the G20 Leaders Summit held in New Delhi.
This commitment marks the UK's largest single funding pledge to date in the global fight against climate change, according to a government statement. The GCF, established under the United Nations, is the world's largest fund of its kind, designed to facilitate financial aid to poorer countries.
This aid helps them meet targets for reducing carbon emissions, developing cleaner energy solutions, and adapting to a warmer climate.
The UK government has previously allocated £11.6 billion ($14.46 billion) for international climate finance from 2021 to 2026. The new pledge signifies a "12.7% increase on the UK’s previous contribution to the GCF for the period of 2020-2023," as stated in a release from Sunak's office.
Earlier in July, there were reports suggesting the UK planned to abandon its flagship climate funding pledge. However, the government dismissed these claims as false. Officials noted that fulfilling the £11.6 billion target by 2026 would necessitate allocating 83% of the total aid budget to the international climate fund.
The G20 nations, in a declaration, emphasized their dedication to augmenting sustainable finance to aid developing countries in reducing their carbon emissions. The statement highlighted the necessity for a staggering $5.8-5.9 trillion in funding by 2030 to meet emission targets.
Samira is an Electronics and Communications Engineer by profession, but deep inside, her heart is a nomad! She's a state champion debater, a public speaker, a scriptwriter, a theater actress, but most importantly — A GREEN CITIZEN! She thinks of herself as a storyteller who thrives on enjoying the life at fullest and telling everyone the tales of life.
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UK Pledges Historic $2 Billion to UN Climate Fund
by : Samira Tasneem | Published: September 16, 2023
UK sets a benchmark with a historic $2B pledge to the UN’s Green Climate Fund. Will this spur a global race to finance climate change mitigation efforts?
In a historic move, the UK has pledged to contribute $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to assist developing nations in battling climate change. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during the G20 Leaders Summit held in New Delhi.
This commitment marks the UK's largest single funding pledge to date in the global fight against climate change, according to a government statement. The GCF, established under the United Nations, is the world's largest fund of its kind, designed to facilitate financial aid to poorer countries.
This aid helps them meet targets for reducing carbon emissions, developing cleaner energy solutions, and adapting to a warmer climate.
According to Reuters,
The UK government has previously allocated £11.6 billion ($14.46 billion) for international climate finance from 2021 to 2026. The new pledge signifies a "12.7% increase on the UK’s previous contribution to the GCF for the period of 2020-2023," as stated in a release from Sunak's office.
Earlier in July, there were reports suggesting the UK planned to abandon its flagship climate funding pledge. However, the government dismissed these claims as false. Officials noted that fulfilling the £11.6 billion target by 2026 would necessitate allocating 83% of the total aid budget to the international climate fund.
The G20 nations, in a declaration, emphasized their dedication to augmenting sustainable finance to aid developing countries in reducing their carbon emissions. The statement highlighted the necessity for a staggering $5.8-5.9 trillion in funding by 2030 to meet emission targets.
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Samira Tasneem
Samira is an Electronics and Communications Engineer by profession, but deep inside, her heart is a nomad! She's a state champion debater, a public speaker, a scriptwriter, a theater actress, but most importantly — A GREEN CITIZEN! She thinks of herself as a storyteller who thrives on enjoying the life at fullest and telling everyone the tales of life.
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