Stories: Vulnerability and Adaptation: Finance

On 22-23 March 2012, the World Resources Institute (WRI) and Climate Analytics held an informal meeting of negotiators involved in the design of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in New York City.

As the reporting deadline for 2010 looms, developed countries will need to prove that they are honestly meeting their modest $30 billion commitment.

Assisting poor countries now and in the future in adapting to climate change must be a top priority.

Athena Ballesteros explains how international climate finance could make or break a deal in Copenhagen.

Examining the role of adaptation in U.S. climate legislation and an international climate agreement.