Inside StoryUN report warns climate adaptation funding is falling far short of needsThe United Nations Environment Programme has published a report warning that the world is not adapting quickly enough to keep pace with the growing human and economic costs linked to the climate crisis.The UN singles out wealthy countries – responsible for the bulk of carbon emissions – for failing to meet their financial pledges.At successive Conference of the Parties (COP) meetings, billions of dollars have been earmarked to help developing nations become more resilient.But only a fraction has been paid out. What are the consequences?Presenter: Imran KhanGuests: Sandrine Dixson-Decleve – Honorary president of the Club of RomeAvantika Goswami – Climate change and green economy programme manager at the Centre for Science and EnvironmentDanny Sriskandarajah – Chief executive of the New Economics Foundation
Why are wealthy countries failing developing nations?
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