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Rich countries overstated the ‘true value’ of climate finance to poorer countries in 2024 by ~$100 bln, says non-profit

Published 01:01 on July 9, 2026 / Last updated at 11:44 on July 3, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (UN Climate Talks)

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Wealthy countries inflated the 'true value' of climate finance they provided to low- and middle-income countries in 2024 by about $100 billion, with some 65% of the total delivered as loans, many on market terms, according to a non-profit.
Wealthy countries inflated the 'true value' of climate finance they provided to low- and middle-income countries in 2024 by about $100 billion, with some 65% of the total delivered as loans, many on market terms, according to a non-profit.


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