UN Climate Week just kicked off in NYC and the vibe is electric—a gathering of world leaders, innovators and NGOs all buzzing about one big thing: money. 💸
Developing nations from South Asia to Africa are raising the roof—they say those huge climate finance promises from richer countries still don’t meet the mark. The gap? A mind-blowing trillions of dollars. 😱
What’s climate finance anyway? Think of it as investment to help places hit hardest by climate chaos—like monsoon floods in Bangladesh, flash droughts in Indonesia or heatwaves in India—both survive and shift to cleaner energy.
Some nations, including the US, EU members and Japan, just rolled out fresh pledges. But even with these new top-ups, we’re still way behind. Developing voices at the forum want real action: faster access to funds, fairer terms and accountability on actual disbursement.
For young folks across South and Southeast Asia, the stakes are personal. You feel the heat when summer peaks at 45°C in Delhi, see your streets flood in Manila storms and breathe through the Borneo haze. 🌏🔥
At the end of the day, closing this trillions gap isn’t just about numbers—it’s about justice for communities battling climate extremes right now. Let’s keep the convo going and push for real change. #ClimateJustice ✊
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Developing nations call for real changes to fight climate change
cgtn.com
