Switzerland renews contribution to climate fund for developing countries

Several hundred people demonstrate for the climate and the adoption of the Climate Protection Act as well as against fossil infrastructures on Saturday May 27, 2023, in front of the Swiss federal palace in Bern. KEYSTONE/© KEYSTONE / URS FLUEELER

Switzerland will contribute CHF135 million ($149.39 million) over the next four years to the Green Climate Fund, which helps developing countries to work towards international climate goals, the Swiss Federal Council said on Wednesday.

This content was published on April 10, 2024 - 10:23

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Reporting by Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber; Editing by Miranda Murray, Reuters

The sum is Switzerland’s second replenishment for the fund for the years 2024 to 2027, the government said in a statement. “This decision demonstrates the Federal Council’s commitment to addressing the growing challenges of climate change and the urgent need for action,” it said.

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