Green Climate Fund Archives

Oil-rich Arab emirates duck climate finance obligations

NEWS: The United Arab Emirates needs its wealth to diversify away from fossil fuels, argues lead negotiator

NEWS: UN’s green bank to make emissions reduction projects a reality by June in boost to Lima talks

NEWS: Contribution brings Green Climate Fund total up to US$9.7 billion, ahead of UN climate conference in Lima

COMMENT: Latest data shows climate funds dropped $28 billion in 2013, there are signs for hope, argues Barbara Buchner

NEWS: Harper government fulfils promise to help developing countries address climate impacts

NEWS: US, UK, France, Germany joined by Mongolia, Monaco and Panama among others as fund tops $9 billion

NEWS: UN climate chief hails contributions, saying it is one of the “wisest investments in the 21st century”

NEWS: London’s commitment more than France and Germany despite strong domestic opposition

NEWS: More funds expected as developing country leaders say UN deal requires strong financial package

INTERVIEW: Gambia’s Pa Ousman Jarju on why the cash needs to flow at the GCF’s Berlin meeting if there’s to be a UN climate deal

NEWS: Hopes for global climate agreement rise as UN-backed bank nears $10 billion fund-raising target

NEWS: US and Japan offer $4.5 billion at G20 talks in Brisbane as efforts to secure fund’s future gather pace

NEWS: The US is poised to pledge at least $2.5 billion to help poor countries tackle global warming, with Japan contributing $1-1.5bn

NEWS: New injection of cash welcomed by UN, but funding levels still well short of $10 billion target

COMMENT: After the midterms, next week’s Green Climate Fund pledging conference gives the US president a chance to show commitment to climate action

ANALYSIS: UN green bank desperately needs funds, but can White House deliver after bruising mid term elections?

NEWS: Climate and energy minister says UK will make significant donation to UN’s green bank in November

NEWS: The Green Investment Bank mobilised £5 billion of investment in two years and is taking its model around the globe

NEWS: New budget from centre-left government offers additional cash for developing countries

COMMENT: A 2015 climate deal must ensure clear accountability over levels of rich to poor funding, says Ecudaor’s lead climate envoy