For theThird International Conference on Financing for Development, the 10 things you need to know about climate change and financing for development are;
- Tackling climate change opens better paths to development
- The $5 trillion to be spent on transport should improve energy efficiency and bring health benefits
- As developing countries ramp up investment, the cost of clean energy is plummeting
- Protecting forests protects livelihoods and addresses climate change
- Climate resilient agricultural investments can help end hunger
- Spending on social protection can enhance resilience to climate change
- Disasters already cost $100 billion a year – and climate change may make this much worse
- Developing countries are investing in climate action
- Financial institutions are finally starting to promote low-carbon development and manage climate risk
- More climate finance doesn’t mean less aid for poor countries
Source: 
– Shaping Policy for Development
