Wealthy nations finally met $100bn climate finance goal in 2022, OECD confirms

Cecilia Keating
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A severe cyclonic storm in the Khulna District, Bangladesh | Credit: iStock
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A severe cyclonic storm in the Khulna District, Bangladesh | Credit: iStock

Developed nations collectively mobilised $115.9bn in climate finance for developing countries in 2022, the first time thee $100bn collective annual goal has been met

Developed countries finally achieved their annual goal to collectively mobilise $100bn in climate finance for developing nations in 2022, albeit two years behind schedule, according to the Organisation...

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