Developing nations face climate adaptation funding shortfall, UNEP warns

Developing countries may meet less than a third of their climate adaptation needs even if wealthy nations triple funding, according to UNEP.

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Developing countries could meet less than a third of their climate adaptation financing needs even if wealthy nations deliver on a global commitment to triple funding, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.

The warning from UNEP highlights a widening funding crisis for climate adaptation in developing countries, Capital FM reports.

The assessment suggests that even with increased contributions from wealthy nations, a significant gap will remain in meeting the adaptation financing requirements of developing countries.

Source: Capital FM