Updated for COP 29, our explainer on the New Collective Quantified Goal on climate finance (NCQG) provides an overview of NCQG discussions and the core elements: the quantum and quality of finance, the structure and nature of the NCQG (including sources and allocation), the contributor base, the timeframe for the NCQG, and accountability and transparency arrangements.
5 November 2024
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