Africa calls on COP31 to boost adaptation finance

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Farand, C. (2026, November 11). Africa calls on COP31 to boost adaptation finance. Semafor. https://www.semafor.com/article/11/11/2026/africa-calls-on-cop31-to-boost-adaptation-finance

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At the COP31 climate talks in Antalya, Türkiye, African nations are pressing for increased funding to support their efforts to adapt to extreme weather events. They seek a tripling of adaptation finance from last year's pledge but note that current aid levels are at an eight-year low. While plans have been proposed to scale up successful projects and attract more investment, Kenya’s climate envoy emphasizes the need for mandatory contributions rather than relying solely on voluntary donations. The UN estimates developing economies require $305 billion annually through 2035, far surpassing the current $30 billion available in 2024.

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The COP31 climate conference began on November 9, 2026, in Antalya, Turkey, bringing together leaders to address global warming and extreme weather events like the recent floods in Nepal. Over 100,000 people are expected at the two-week summit, where discussions will focus on electrification, limiting temperature rise, climate finance, and adaptation measures. Amidst geopolitical tensions, including a U.S.-led war with Iran, Turkey aims to center electrification efforts within the voluntary "action agenda." African nations call for tripling adaptation finance pledged last year to cope with extreme weather impacts, while Pakistan highlights its solar power initiatives as part of a global shift towards renewable energy and economic benefits.

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African countries want the COP31 climate talks, now underway in Türkiye, to set out how the world will deliver on last year’s pledge to triple adaptation finance designed to help cope with the growing impact of extreme weather events.

left Advocates for increased collective provision and redistribution
A large share of the money has previously come from aid budgets, which have fallen to their lowest level since 2014, and most wealthier countries have pledged little-to-no new climate finance from this year.

left Critiques reduction in collective provision

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A large share of the money has previously come from aid budgets, which have fallen to their lowest level since 2014, and most wealthier countries have pledged little-to-no new climate finance from this year. asserted

countries → come → year

The African Group of Negotiators says addressing this issue is vital to a successful outcome in Antalya as support for the continent’s vulnerabilities has been “dwindling,” according to its chairperson. uncertain

support → say → chairperson

But even a tripling in financing will not close the gap: In 2024, the amount available for developing economies reached around $30 billion — that pales against the $305 billion the UN estimates they need annually to 2035. asserted

they → close → 2035

Plans have been announced at COP31 to scale up successful adaptation projects and attract larger investments. asserted

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But these cannot be “entirely dependent on voluntary contributions,” Kenya’s climate envoy told Semafor. asserted

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