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Should rich countries help pay for climate change impacts in poorer ones?

Should rich countries help pay for climate change impacts in poorer ones?

The Climate Question vor 5 Jahren

Will developing countries be compensated for damages caused by the climate crisis?

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As extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, the
developing world says urgent action is needed to avert
catastrophe.

Some in the developing world say that as richer countries caused
the bulk of global emissions, they should compensate them for the
losses and damages caused by the climate crisis.

But will delegates, negotiators and politicians gathering at the
international climate conference, COP26, in Glasgow in November
take notice?

In previous years rich countries have been reluctant to agree to
compensate poorer countries. If that happens again, what will the
impact be on reaching a global commitment to reduce emissions?

Joining presenters Graihagh Jackson and Gaia Vince:

Dr Saleemul Huq, director of the International Centre for Climate
Change and Development. Rémy Rioux, chief executive of the French
Development Agency. S.I Ohumu, Lagos reporter Linnea Nordlander,
postdoctoral researcher at the Centre for International Law and
Governance, University of Copenhagen.

Producer : Darin Graham Series Producer: Rosamund Jones Editor:
Emma Rippon Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell