The United Kingdom government needs “to do more” work on climate change adaptation, International Development Minister Andrew Mitchell has admitted, despite the U.K. previously playing a pivotal role in advocating for more resources.
His remarks reflect concerns about the global shortage of climate adaptation financing and come amid worries from a leading expert that the U.K. has “given up on tackling climate change” internationally.
Despite a rebranding of U.K. aid launched by Mitchell last week, the British government is still struggling with its credibility on climate and international development issues, as a result of aid budget cuts and the closure of the Department for International Development.
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William Worley@willrworley
Will Worley is the Climate Correspondent for Devex, covering the intersection of development and climate change. He previously worked as UK Correspondent, reporting on the FCDO and British aid policy during a time of seismic reforms. Will’s extensive reporting on the UK aid cuts saw him shortlisted for ‘Specialist Journalist of the Year’ in 2021 by the British Journalism Awards. He can be reached at william.worley@devex.com.
