In a statement, the Secretary-General’s Spokesperson said that these pledges “will go far to kick-start” the operationalization of the Fund.”These developments demonstrate that Governments increasingly understand both the benefits derived from climate action and the growing risks of delay,” the Secretary-General’s spokesperson explained.

The pledge comes on the heels of other significant climate actions such as the United States-China joint announcement to curb emissions as well as positive commitments reaffirmed by other leaders in recent meetings including at the G20 and the September UN Climate Summit.

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