For Climate-Vulnerable Countries, Debt Costs 25 Times More Than Climate Action

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By By Alissa de ChasseySep 19, 2026, 4:55 am72 ptsTrending
As climate disasters intensify, mounting debt is leaving vulnerable countries with less money to prepare, recover and invest in climate action. By Alissa de Chassey The countries most vulnerable to climate change are spending nearly 25 times more on repaying debt than on climate action, according to a new…

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