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Asia’s poorest countries owe twice as much in debt as they receive in climate finance: IIED
Ahead of COP29, a study by International Institute for Environment and Development shows that Asia's least developed countries have debt growing at a faster rate than climate support.
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US-China rivalry driven by irrationality could derail climate action: former diplomat Kishore Mahbubani
When geopolitics interferes, humanity cannot choose the best leaders to tackle climate change, warned the Singaporean ex-diplomat at the Unlocking capital for sustainability forum.
So-called 'debt-for-nature swaps' have regained prominence in recent years as part of efforts to raise finance for conservation efforts across biodiverse developing countries.
Policy & Finance
Q&A: Climate finance at World Bank and IMF spring meetings 2024
The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) held their spring meetings last week in Washington DC – a key event in a critical year for international climate finance.
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Macron finance summit tackles global debt and climate reforms
27 June 2023
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Paris finance summit breaks new ground in climate, poverty fight
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