
Key highlights Pioneering finance instrument aimed to strengthen resilience and early warnings worldwide seeks initial capitalization of USD 200 million by the end of 2026

UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell, delivered during the opening of the high-level segment at COP30 in Belém, Brazil. PHOTO/ Kiara Worth/UN Climate Change.

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INFOGRAPHIC/The Harris Poll. Key Survey Findings Ø Economic concerns were found to be a higher priority than climate issues in many countries, with a 23-point gap

UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell speaking at the opening plenary of COP30 in n Belém, Brazil, on 10 November 2025. PHOTO/ Kiara Worth