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COP31: Q&A: ‘We suffer the consequences more, then pay more to finance the response’
Publication: Dialogue Earth
Author: Fermín Koop
Source published: 28/10/2026, 17:19:28 UTC
Briefing created: 28/10/2026, 18:06:35 UTC
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Briefings
COP31 in Antalya, Turkey faces a challenging outlook as wealthy nations scale back climate financing, with the UK cutting its contribution to the Green Climate Fund by 50%. Uruguay, representing the G77 and China, highlights that geopolitical friction and energy security concerns are complicating the transition, while its own climate pledges remain shielded from these cuts. The summit's first days are expected to be complex due to strained political will among Global North economies, despite Uruguay's efforts to improve its own access to concessional funds through sovereign bonds.
Key points
- The United Kingdom reduced its contribution to the Green Climate Fund by 50% as part of a broader scaling back of climate financing by wealthy nations.
- Uruguay's climate pledges are shielded from these cuts because unconditional commitments are being met, though conditional access to funds remains a major challenge.
Context
COP31 opens in Antalya, Turkey on 9 November, with the outlook for developing countries described as far from reassuring. Uruguay, chair of the G77 since 1964, highlights that geopolitical friction and the energy crisis are complicating the transition, while its own climate pledges remain shielded from these cuts.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single interview with María Fernanda Souza regarding Uruguay's climate priorities and finance access. Specific data on other G77 members' contributions or the exact impact of the UK's cut on global adaptation is not provided.
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