In 2018, the EU maintained its position as the largest public donor in support of developing countries’ climate action with €21.7 billion. This figure is included in the draft conclusions to be submitted to EU Finance Ministers on Friday 8 November to complement the EU negotiating mandate for COP25 (Madrid, 2-13 December).
Ministers of Finance are therefore expected to confirm the continued commitment of the EU and its Member States to work towards increasing the public and private...