NAIROBI, Kenya, June 22 – Climate advocacy groups have raised concerns over the pace of efforts by developed nations to deliver on commitments to increase climate adaptation financing for developing countries, as negotiations continue ahead of the next round of global climate talks.
Speaking during the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany, ActionAid’s Global Lead on Climate Justice, Teresa Anderson, said developing countries are seeking greater clarity on how wealthy nations intend to fulfil commitments made during COP30 in Belém, Brazil.
According to Anderson, governments agreed at COP30 to triple adaptation finance to help vulnerable countries respond to the growing impacts of climate change, but discussions on implementation and timelines remain unresolved.
She argued that uncertainty over the delivery of the financing could affect trust in international climate negotiations, particularly among countries already facing the effects of extreme weather events, food insecurity and rising climate-related losses.
The discussions in Bonn also focused on the development of a Just Transition framework, which is expected to feature prominently at COP31 scheduled to take place in Turkey from November 9 to 20, 2026.
The framework seeks to ensure that the shift to a low-carbon economy does not disproportionately affect workers and communities that depend on carbon-intensive industries.
It also aims to address wider social and economic challenges, including poverty, inequality and gender disparities.
Negotiators are exploring how countries can reduce emissions across sectors such as energy, agriculture and mining while protecting jobs, livelihoods and economic opportunities.
The Just Transition mechanism was first announced during COP30 and is intended to guide countries in developing transition plans that balance climate goals with economic and social considerations.
A 2025 report by ActionAid found that only a limited share of climate finance is currently reaching workers and communities expected to be affected by the transition to greener economies.
The report warned that failure to address economic insecurity and rising living costs could complicate efforts to build public support for climate policies and emissions-reduction measures.
The Bonn talks are expected to shape key areas of negotiation ahead of COP31, including climate finance, adaptation funding and the implementation of Just Transition strategies for developing economies.
