Report: Global philanthropic funding for climate adaptation more than doubles to $870m

Michael Holder
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But ClimateWorks Foundation warns support for climate resilience must be better directed to regions and sectors most in need

Philanthropic funding for climate adaptation and resilience efforts worldwide reached an historic high of $870m last year, more than doubling over the past three years as charities increasingly shift their...

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