Geneva Envoys Seek Consensus on Climate Aid for Poorer Nations
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Envoys from more than 40 nations are in Geneva to brainstorm ways to help poorer nations get the estimated $100 million a year needed to fight global warming.
Officials from the European Union, Brazil, China, France and the U.S. are trying to lay the groundwork to reinvigorate the next round of international climate negotiations later this year in Cancun, Mexico. Their agenda for the meeting that started today in Geneva includes a new climate fund, coordinating public financing and boosting private funding.