United Nations General Assembly President Dr. Khalilur Rahman has called for adequate financing to ensure the effective implementation of countries’ climate commitments, stressing that pledges will only be meaningful if the necessary resources are available to turn them into action.
In a Facebook post shared on his verified account on Friday, Rahman urged countries at the UN Climate Conference COP31 to ensure adequate, accessible and affordable climate financing, with particular priority given to small island developing states, least developed countries and other nations highly vulnerable to climate change.
He emphasized the need to address the climate adaptation financing gap, ensure full funding for the Loss and Damage Fund, and make sure that climate-vulnerable communities directly benefit from available financial support.
Rahman stressed that tackling the impacts of climate change requires more than political commitments. Countries must ensure that the necessary financial resources are mobilized and effectively utilized to translate their pledges into tangible action.