Kamruzzaman Shams

‘Take it or leave it’: Acrimony flares amid tenuous agreement on climate aid. Content Warning.

On Saturday, negotiators reached a fragile agreement on the outlines of an international fund for countries that have been severely affected by climate change. The agreement was reached after intense and contentious discussions, hinting at potential disagreements that may arise during the upcoming global climate talks. Notably, the United States pushed for a provision in the agreement stating that contributions to the fund would be voluntary. This allows the Biden administration the choice of whether or not to make contributions to the fund