Reacting to today’s announcement on climate finance as part of the government's Copenhagen manifesto, Tearfund’s Advocacy Director Paul Cook said:
“Finally we are seeing a developed country talking about numbers which, if genuinely new money, begin to approach the level of funding developing countries desperately need to respond to climate change.
“However, the total number needs to be ramped up further and must be 100% additional to current aid commitments. What’s more delaying on delivery is not an option as poor countries need to see this money now, they can’t wait until 2020.
“The principles of equity, additionality, predictability and a stronger role for the UNFCCC in managing the funds are a step in the right direction. However rich countries will need to up their game even more if we are going to get a strong and fair deal in Copenhagen.”
For more information or an interview with Tearfund’s Director of Advocacy, Paul Cook call Esther Williams on 0208 943 7779 / 07595 202 438