Britain is set to slash funding for poor countries affected by climate change, cutting aid by more than a quarter despite promises to increase assistance and warnings that the move could cost lives. The cut will reduce spending power from £11.6bn in five years to £9bn, which would be a 40% decrease since 2021.
Climate finance is crucial for vulnerable countries, where even small amounts can make a huge difference between resilience and disaster. Cutting it now will have devastating consequences. Experts claim that if the UK backs out of its commitments, other nations may follow suit, leading to disastrous consequences for global climate action.
The plan comes as the UK has been accused of being less committed to addressing climate change. The Foreign Office is still arguing over the details of a new round of international climate finance, which will likely be £2bn annually. However, some say that a five-year period would allow more effective use of funds.
Critics also point out that funding for nature conservation could be cut significantly, and even flagship projects such as the Blue Planet Fund might be hit. Climate experts warn that protecting nature is essential to national security and social stability.
The Treasury has claimed that the budget will still meet international commitments but critics say transparency around spending is lacking. The UK's spy chiefs have warned of severe consequences if ecosystems collapse, including food shortages and war risks.
Climate finance is crucial for vulnerable countries, where even small amounts can make a huge difference between resilience and disaster. Cutting it now will have devastating consequences. Experts claim that if the UK backs out of its commitments, other nations may follow suit, leading to disastrous consequences for global climate action.
The plan comes as the UK has been accused of being less committed to addressing climate change. The Foreign Office is still arguing over the details of a new round of international climate finance, which will likely be £2bn annually. However, some say that a five-year period would allow more effective use of funds.
Critics also point out that funding for nature conservation could be cut significantly, and even flagship projects such as the Blue Planet Fund might be hit. Climate experts warn that protecting nature is essential to national security and social stability.
The Treasury has claimed that the budget will still meet international commitments but critics say transparency around spending is lacking. The UK's spy chiefs have warned of severe consequences if ecosystems collapse, including food shortages and war risks.
I'm really worried about this 
. Cutting aid to poor countries by a quarter sounds like such a huge step back for the people who need it most 
. I can only imagine how hard they're already struggling with climate change and poverty... 40% less funding is just devastating 
. We need countries like Britain to be at the forefront of helping others, not cutting their support in half 
. What's even more worrying is that if other nations follow suit, it could lead to a complete collapse of global efforts to address climate change 
. Nature conservation funding being cut? That's just heartbreaking 
. Can't we find a way to balance everything? It feels like the planet is already paying enough for our mistakes... 
40% cut in climate aid is a biggie! 
£2bn annual fund vs £11.6bn now is like comparing apples & oranges. We need to keep the momentum going on global climate action 
if we wanna save those poor countries from catastrophic consequences 
It's still not enough, but it's a step in the right direction 
. We need more countries like Denmark & Sweden committing to the Paris Agreement 
Come on, UK, step up your game! 
so the rich are gonna get richer and the poor countries are just gonna be left to deal with the climate crisis all by themselves... 40% cut in funding? that's just great 
. who needs 'effective use of funds' when you've got a bunch of politicians playing it safe? i mean, come on 
. We need to be investing in our future, not cutting funding for the things that will help us avoid catastrophic consequences down the line.
Protecting nature is key to national security and social stability? It's not just some feel-good theory; it's a fact! 
We need to be taking care of our planet, not cutting funding for projects that will help us do just that.
Cutting funding by over 25% will have serious consequences, especially for those tiny islands that are already struggling to keep up.
It just doesn't add up.
Protecting our planet's ecosystems is key to our security and well-being - it can't be taken lightly! 
This slashing of aid for poor countries will have catastrophic consequences, especially considering climate change is already taking its toll. The UK's decision to cut funding by more than a quarter will likely worsen the situation, and I fear that it may lead to disastrous outcomes, including loss of lives. 
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... £11.6bn to £9bn that's a huge drop 
Can you even imagine how it's gonna affect those people? They're already struggling to make ends meet and now they're gonna have less resources to deal with natural disasters and stuff 
Protecting our planet is key to keeping us safe and stable. I hope those experts who warned about the consequences of ecosystems collapsing are taken seriously 
We don't wanna see food shortages or wars because of climate change 
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while everyone else gets to breathe easy 
climate finance is like the air we need for our planet atm and now they wanna slash it by more than a quarter? it's just crazy 
. Experts are saying that if other countries see the UK backing out on its commitments, it'll be a disaster for global climate action