10 things to know about climate finance in 2015

CFU is a joint initiative of the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS). Since 2009, they have monitored dedicated public climate funds from the point when donors pledge support, through to the actual disbursement of finance for projects in developing countries.

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2015

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ODI/Heinrich Böll Stiftung North America

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Overview

These infographics break down the numbers on climate finance, analysing data from the world’s only comprehensive public climate finance commitment tracker – Climate Funds Update.

Climate finance spending has continued to rise in 2015.

The Green Climate Fund has approved its first projects, and governments, development banks and private investors have increased their commitments to provide climate finance over the coming years.

However, the national climate plans submitted by countries in advance of the United Nations climate summit illustrate the need for increased ambition.

We must move trillions of dollars towards low-emission and climate-resilient development projects in order to keep global climate change to safe levels.

10 things to know about climate finance in 2015

CFU is a joint initiative of the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS). Since 2009, they have monitored dedicated public climate funds from the point when donors pledge support, through to the actual disbursement of finance for projects in developing countries.

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