Germany secures 60 million euros for climate funds in Brazil!

Germany secures 60 million euros for climate funds in Brazil!

Climate change has become the greatest challenge of our time and the international community must act. At the UN climate conference COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 17, 2025, Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider announced a clear step in this direction. Germany is providing 60 million euros for the Adaptation Fund, which aims to help developing countries adapt to the consequences of climate change. This support is crucial to prevent hunger, poverty and migration, Schneider interjected in his speech, while highlighting the alarming developments in the affected countries.

The Adaptation Fund, at the heart of international climate finance since its inception in 2007, has already mobilized an impressive $1.4 billion for around 200 projects in 108 countries. Over 50 million people have benefited from these initiatives so far. It is particularly important that the funds from the fund are used for measures that better equip coastal areas against extreme weather events such as floods or droughts. Feedback on the fund's past performance has been overwhelmingly positive, and Schneider reiterated that Germany remains the fund's largest donor.

Challenges and changes

One of the major challenges Schneider addressed is the increasing frequency of extreme weather events caused by climate change. Scientists also warn of the spread of dangerous infectious diseases associated with global warming. In order to adequately meet these challenges, not only financial resources are required, but also innovative approaches such as early warning systems and climate-resistant cultivation methods.

Another point that Schneider emphasized is Germany's commitment to pledge $300 billion annually to developing countries by 2035. This commitment demonstrates a long-term commitment to supporting the world's most vulnerable countries. Nevertheless, there is criticism: Organizations like Germanwatch have noted that only $133 million is currently planned for the adaptation fund for 2025 - that is less than half of the targeted minimum amount of $300 million.

A look at the future

The negotiations in Belém are of great importance as they define the direction for future international climate action. While Germany has signaled that it wants to continue to act as a global player in climate protection, only a few countries, such as Belgium, Spain and Sweden, have pledged additional funds. Chancellor Friedrich Merz also announced a significant sum for the rainforest fund launched by Brazil, which is intended to reward countries for preserving their forests and punish forest destruction.

The conference runs until November 21 and will bring together delegates from more than 190 countries to discuss key issues such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and financing for poorer countries.

The road is long and many questions remain unanswered. But Germany's commitment makes it clear that the time has come to act to curb climate change and bring the global community together.