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COP30: Investment shortfall in climate finance may hit $26 trillion by mid-2030s

Published 16:30 on November 12, 2025 / Last updated at 18:22 on November 11, 2025 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (CBAM & Tariffs, UN Climate Talks), Net Zero Transition (Investment, Reporting & Disclosure)

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Governments increasingly putting domestic priorities first can still find powerful incentives for international cooperation on climate change, according to a new discussion paper unveiled Wednesday at COP30, though action must be taken soon to avoid a $26 trillion finance shortfall by 2036.
Governments increasingly putting domestic priorities first can still find powerful incentives for international cooperation on climate change, according to a new discussion paper unveiled Wednesday at COP30, though action must be taken soon to avoid a $26 trillion finance shortfall by 2036.


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