Will Wealthy Countries Step Up as Climate Catastrophes Multiply? Developing Nations Demand Action
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Published: Sep 30, 2025, 22:37 IST | Updated: Sep 30, 2025, 22:37 IST
At the United Nations General Assembly, leaders from developing nations accused wealthy countries of falling short on climate finance commitments. Rising seas, droughts, and floods are forcing communities to flee, while billions pledged remain far below what is needed. Island nations and African states are calling for faster, simpler funding to cope with the crisis they say the rich world largely caused.
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