Sunak Pledges $2 Billion for UN Climate Fund at COP27, Underscoring UK's Ongoing Commitment to Tackling Climate Change

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged $2 billion to the UN's Green Climate Fund at COP27.
The funding aims to help developing countries tackle climate change impacts.
UK has committed £11.6 billion for international climate finance from 2021-2026.
G20 leaders adopted a 'green development pact' to accelerate climate action measures.
UK has cut emissions faster than other G7 countries, with renewables generating 47.84% of electricity in early 2023.

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Sunak Pledges $2 Billion for UN Climate Fund at COP27, Underscoring UK's Ongoing Commitment to Tackling Climate Change

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged $2 billion to the UN's Green Climate Fund at COP27.
The funding aims to help developing countries tackle climate change impacts.
UK has committed £11.6 billion for international climate finance from 2021-2026.
G20 leaders adopted a 'green development pact' to accelerate climate action measures.
UK has cut emissions faster than other G7 countries, with renewables generating 47.84% of electricity in early 2023.

livemint.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

Developing countries propose $100bn climate damage fund

9/9/2023

Sunak Urges Caution on Net Zero Policies, Warning of Impact on Consumers

9/10/2023

UK Pledges Record $2 Billion to Global Climate Fund at G20 Summit

The United Kingdom will provide a record $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund at the G20 Summit, the largest single funding commitment by the UK to tackle climate change.

9/24/2023

Sunak's Absence from Climate Summit and Policy U-turns Risk Angering Voters and His Own Party

9/24/2023

Sunak's policy shifts on cars and climate draw fire for undercutting UK green goals