90 - How political winds shape climate finance

Trump’s re-election and its global ripple effects

A storm brewing 🌪️

What happens when the world's biggest economy takes a U-turn on green pledges?

With Donald Trump’s re-election, climate finance—a sector already fraught with challenges—faces an unpredictable landscape.

This political shift isn’t just an American affair; it’s a global issue that may redefine how governments and private investors approach climate commitments.

Are we on the brink of a funding freeze for climate initiatives?

Bar chart showing U.S. international climate finance contributions for fiscal years 2021 to 2023, with $1.5 billion in 2021, $5.8 billion in 2022, and $9.5 billion projected for 2023. The chart also includes a 2024 target of $11.4 billion. Source: U.S. Department of State (2023)

U.S. International Climate Finance Progress (2021-2023)

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