UN Climate Change Conference: Germany Supports Developing Countries

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The German government opened the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn by announcing an additional 100 million euros to support developing countries in climate change adaptation.

The Federal Environment Ministry has pledged 50 million euros to the Adaptation Fund and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development is contributing another 50 million euros to the Least Developed Countries Fund which provides targeted support in climate change adaptation to the poorest countries. Federal Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks commented: “With this pledge of support we are sending a clear signal that Germany stands in solidarity with those people and countries particularly affected by climate change. I hope that this pledge will lend good momentum and... ... More: Official Press Release BMUB

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