Uk Criticized For Failing To Pay 300M In Climate Funds Pledged Ahead Of Cop27 Global Development
The UK has already caused consternation in developing countries hardest hit by the climate crisis after Downing Street said Rishi Sunak, the prime minister, would not attend Cop27 because of his focus on domestic issues. Britain is the current holder of the Cop chairmanship and will hand over to Egypt in November. The United Kingdom missed a September deadline to provide $288 million to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) dedicated to helping developing countries adapt to and mitigate climate impacts, Politico reported....