UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2026: Financing Shortfall for Climate Resilience
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UN Environment Programme (UNEP), World Health Organization (WHO)
Global
November 2026
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Developing countries require $305 billion annually by 2035 for climate adaptation. Current international public adaptation finance is insufficient, covering only 20-29% of needs. WHO urges six climate-resilience measures to save 1.6 million lives annually.
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