Developing nations to face climate finance deficit as debt repayments accelerate

Repayments on climate loans are projected to exceed new lending by 2036, according to analysis from CARE, widening a financing gap for countries pursuing energy transition and adaptation.

First covered Nov 9, 2026 · 9:00 PM PT · 1 article

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1d Climate Home News Developing countries face climate finance deficit as loan payments soar — Repayments on climate loans could overtake new lending by 2036, according to CARE analysis shared exclusively with Climate Home News The post Developing…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-10 (#11)

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