The article focuses on the Global spending on climate change, urging transparency, equity, and inclusion to be at the core of climate finance decision-making. For this, people need green accountability – an approach recognizing that effectively addressing the climate crisis requires harnessing the insights and agency of those most affected by climate impacts. In developing countries where a sevenfold increase in climate finance is needed, green accountability calls for systemic ways for people to have a voice and role in climate decisions that most impact their lives. The article further suggests that citizens and civil society must be at the center of climate finance to direct funding, implement solutions, and hold decision-makers accountable for effective and equitable climate action. Read more here.
Source: World Bank blogs