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Government Cuts Climate Aid, Critics Warn of Consequences

3/5/2026

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Charities and campaigners criticize the government's plan to cut international climate finance from £11.6 billion to £9 billion over the next five years, arguing vulnerable communities will suffer.
The move comes despite pledges to support developing nations and is seen as undermining ecosystem protection.
Officials have offered no transparency on funding reductions, raising concerns about the future of programs like the £500 million Blue Planet Fund.

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Charities and campaigners criticize the government's plan to cut international climate finance from £11.6 billion to £9 billion over the next five years, arguing vulnerable communities will suffer.
The move comes despite pledges to support developing nations and is seen as undermining ecosystem protection.
Officials have offered no transparency on funding reductions, raising concerns about the future of programs like the £500 million Blue Planet Fund.