Developing nations call for more funding to prepare for climate disasters

November 12, 2026

Delegates at the COP31 summit in Antalya have been told that only a fifth of the annual climate investment needed for disaster preparedness and urban resilience is currently being met. Developing nations say the shortfall is leaving them unable to upgrade infrastructure or rebuild after extreme weather events, and they are calling on wealthier countries to commit new funding. High-level ministerial talks on the issue are due to begin shortly at the summit. Stuart Smith has more from Antalya, Turkey.

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