A pledge of funds from rich countries to help poorer ones fight
global warming will be a key ingredient for any climate change deal in
Copenhagen, where talks slowed on Monday due to a protest by African
nations accusing rich countries of doing too little to cut greenhouse
gas emissions.
Japan will offer $10 billion in aid over three years to 2012 to help developing countries fight global warming, including steps to protect biodiversity.
Japan will offer $10 billion in aid over three years to 2012 to help developing countries fight global warming, including steps to protect biodiversity.
The European Union has promised around $3.5
billion a year for three years as its contribution to a start-up fund
that could eventually grow to $100 billion or more annually.
The United
States says it will do its fair share but has not yet promised anything
beyond $1.2 billion for this year.
Stay tuned for more on Copenhagen and the fight against global warming.

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