EMEA > Africa > UK reportedly halves Green Climate Fund contribution amid aid spending cuts

UK reportedly halves Green Climate Fund contribution amid aid spending cuts

Published 05:26 on May 15, 2026 / Last updated at 05:27 on May 15, 2026 / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (UN Climate Talks), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure)

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The UK has reportedly slashed its contribution to the UN’s flagship climate finance vehicle by more than £800 million, in a move likely to deepen concerns among developing nations that wealthy countries are retreating from commitments to support the global energy transition and climate adaptation efforts.
The UK has reportedly slashed its contribution to the UN’s flagship climate finance vehicle by more than £800 million, in a move likely to deepen concerns among developing nations that wealthy countries are retreating from commitments to support the global energy transition and climate adaptation efforts.


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