Climate Finance
This theme captures a wide array of issues and perspectives associated with access to climate finance, with the aim of sharing knowledge and experiences for improving access to climate finance for the most vulnerable.

Climate finance is a top story to watch in 2025
This piece was originally published on the World Resources Institute website. For more than 20 years, WRI has identified annual “stories...
UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Come hell and high water
The Adaptation Gap Report (AGR) 2024 provides its annual assessment on progress in adaptation planning, implementation and finance. It shows that, while inching forward on adaptation planning, collectively developing countries are falling behind on implementation because of the enormous gap between adaptation finance needs and flows.
Good practices in accessing and delivering adaptation finance to support Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries
The article outlines strategies and innovative practices to enhance access to and delivery of adaptation finance for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), emphasizing the importance of equitable, country-led mechanisms and innovative financing approaches to address climate vulnerabilities effectively.
Global landscape of climate finance 2024
This CPI report reflects on how climate finance has evolved from
2018 to 2022, exploring both mitigation and adaptation flows across different economies.
Expert comment: Did COP29 end with a good New Collective Quantified Goal decision?
This piece was originally published on 24 November on the ODI Global website. Introduction As the ODI team packed their...
Climate financial preparedness in the Philippines
The Philippines' Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (DRFI) strategy is a proactive approach to disaster resilience, focusing on financial preparedness and protection for vulnerable populations. Key initiatives, such as the National Indemnity Insurance Program and agricultural insurance subsidies, aim to enhance fiscal stability and safeguard essential assets, including schools and livelihoods for farmers.
Q&A: What will happen at COP 29?
Ahead of negotiations in Baku, IISD’s Earth Negotiations Bulletin Team Lead Jennifer Bansard examines the agenda and breaks down what to watch as eyes turn to Azerbaijan.
COP29 unpacked: 8 critical topics driving the climate agenda in Baku
Here we present a breakdown of eight issues expected to play a large role in COP29 discussions, with articles related to each topic to help you understand more about the current playing field and the possible directions of each discussion.
What Is ‘Loss and Damage’ from climate change? 8 Key questions, answered
Want to learn more about Loss and Damage? This article answers your key questions and explains the new fund designed to help vulnerable nations cope with the devastating impacts of climate change.
Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast
Resilience is a podcast from UNEP's GAN that brings you inspiring stories from people all over the world who are adapting to climate change in practical, creative, and innovative ways. Listen to the podcasts here!