#developing countries

#developing countries

Countries have reached a historic agreement for a new fund to help developing countries dealing with climate impacts, with over $400 million in pledges.

The initial funding is a small fraction of the overall need, as developing countries require $215 to $387 billion per year to adapt to climate change. [ more ]

Developing countries must enhance transparency in accounting to support their climate finance requests. [ more ]

Presbyopia affects billions worldwide, hindering learning and productivity.

Providing free reading glasses can significantly increase income for individuals in developing countries. [ more ]

The credibility of the Cop28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels depends on major historical polluters rethinking oil and gas production plans.

Major developed countries are expanding their fossil fuel production instead of moving away from it. [ more ]

Blue Carbon, an Emirati company, is accumulating proposals for deals on huge swaths of land in developing countries in order to sell carbon credits.

The carbon credit market is seen as both potentially important and controversial, with concerns about abuse and the need to structure the market properly. [ more ]

The resistance to a fossil fuel phase-out in developing countries is primarily due to the challenge of implementing the transition while addressing poverty and providing basic services for their people.

Developing countries argue that the phase-out must prioritize equity and require developed countries to fulfill their obligations under the Paris agreement, including providing financial assistance. [ more ]

Access to gene therapies for sickle cell disease is limited in developing countries like India and Africa.

High prices and complex requirements make gene therapies inaccessible to most patients in these regions. [ more ]

Wealthy nations are providing financial support to poorer nations for clean energy initiatives.

Efforts in South Africa and Indonesia to transition away from fossil fuels are at risk. [ more ]

Climate financing aims to support developing countries in transitioning away from fossil fuels and adapting to climate change.

Public funds from donor countries and private investments are the primary sources of climate financing.

The $100 billion pledge made by industrialized countries at the 2009 Copenhagen UN Climate Summit is a major aspect of climate financing. [ more ]