SB64: Vulnerable nations accuse negotiators of ‘de-linking’ science as finance pact risks being ‘dead on arrival’

Published 11:33 on June 16, 2026 / Last updated at 11:33 on June 16, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (UN Climate Talks)

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Small islands and least developed countries accused some parties of attempting to weaken the role of science and sideline the 1.5C goal, warning that progress towards key climate finance commitments was faltering ahead of COP31 in Turkiye. 
Small islands and least developed countries accused some parties of attempting to weaken the role of science and sideline the 1.5C goal, warning that progress towards key climate finance commitments was faltering ahead of COP31 in Turkiye. 


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