This is particularly crucial considering the Glasgow Climate Pact’s objective to double adaptation finance by 2025, which would entail increasing adaptation finance to approximately USD 40 billion annually. There is an urgent need to scale up adaptation finance and fulfil the commitment made in Glasgow.  

 Bridging the gap involves more than just meeting the target billions, it is also about the quality of investments. This includes ensuring equity, gender and social inclusion are considered in the financing decisions. 

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