Climate Finance

10 Things to Know about Climate Finance: 2025

An urgent look at climate finance in 2025. Are current commitments enough to meet developing countries' needs? This examines funding gaps, adaptation shortfalls, and the path to scaling finance. Here are the 10 things you need to know, in visual form.

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Foto: Eine Gruppe Aktivist*innen sitzt und steht in einer Halle, hält Schilder mit Aufschriften wie „FIGHT BACK“ und „RESIST“ und hebt die Hände.

COP29 Exacerbates Climate Injustice

Analysis

COP29 was expected to deliver a global goal for climate finance that meets the challenges of the future. It failed to do so. Instead, it launched international carbon markets that create new loopholes for fossil fuel emitters.

By Linda Schneider

Decision for New Climate Finance Goal at COP29 Will Mark the Future of Climate Justice and Equity in the Multilateral Climate Regime

Analysis

COP29 in Baku will decide the future of global climate finance. As developing nations demand $1 trillion in annual support, tensions rise over who should contribute and how funds are allocated. Will this summit deliver on the promise of climate justice and equity?

By Liane Schalatek

protestors hold up a banner that says "pay up for climate finance now!"

In this fateful year of public climate financing, a quantum leap must be made

Interview

Climate finance is high on the agenda of this year's international climate negotiations. Climate finance expert Liane Schalatek explains the key sticking points and what civil society calls for.

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10 Things to Know About Climate Finance: 2024 New Collective Quantified Goal Edition

In 2024, the new collective quantified goal on climate finance takes shape. Discover 10 key insights on the role of multilateral climate funds, adaptation finance, human rights integration, and more as the world works to scale up climate action.

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