Do we need a common definition of climate finance? It depends who you ask
The diversity of climate finance definitions makes it difficult to know how much donors have truly spent, undermining accountability. As parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change adopt a New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance in 2024, they must agree on what should count towards it.
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We work closely with partners at global, regional, national and local levels to ensure data-driven evidence and analysis are used effectively in policy and practice. We undertake an exciting portfolio of grant-funded work as well as providing consultancy services.
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The conundrum of climate financing: Where is the money?
How can we ensure impactful climate action, mobilising greater funding for low-income and climate vulnerable economies, without compromising pathways for prosperity?
Japan and the US offset EU aid squeeze in 2023, but the outlook on aid is poor
New data shows an overall increase in aid in 2023, notably from Japan and the US, but forthcoming cuts from Germany and France may be a sign of worse to come.
New aid data highlights ongoing global challenges
New data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that aid to Ukraine and other humanitarian crises remained high in 2023, while support for countries facing long-term challenges, despite a small upturn, continued to lag.
Global development and mental health. What are we missing? Episode 6
Globally, over a billion people live with a mental disorder. But good data on mental health is often lacking. What can be done to plug this key information gap?
Women’s rights in Afghanistan. What are we missing? Episode 5
Since returning to power in 2021, the Taliban have created the world’s most serious women’s rights crisis. What are we missing about the situation today? And what does the future hold?
Education in emergencies. What are we missing? Episode 4
In northeastern Nigeria, 2.8 million children need support for their education. What are we missing about access to education in emergencies, and how can the world more effectively support the children most in need?
The good news on global development. What are we missing? Episode 3
Reflecting on the Covid pandemic, global economic crises and numerous conflicts, we ask our guests Charles Kenny and Anna Rosling Rönnlund why they're optimistic about global development in 2024
The Syrian refugee crisis in Türkiye. What are we missing? Episode 2
Türkiye hosts around 3.6 million Syrian refugees. They face many challenges, exacerbated by powerful 2023 earthquakes. What is the situation today? What support is needed? And what might the future hold?
Conflict and crisis in Sudan. What are we missing? Episode 1
This episode discusses the latest crisis in Sudan and rising humanitarian need, with millions displaced, widespread violence against women and girls, and deteriorating food security