UN climate fund wants Asia to step up support after US withdrawal

Climate ChangeChief seeks $10bn-plus in pledges to tackle issues including drought and floodsMafalda Duarte, Green Climate Fund executive director, tells Nikkei Asia that existing contributors have room to increase funding and that she is also encouraging new contributions from both developed and developing countries. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)AKANE OKUTSUSeptember 1, 2026 16:33 JSTTOKYO -- The United Nations' largest dedicated climate fund is looking to developing countries in Asia to become new contributors as it aims to secure more than $10 billion in additional funding.