Cash shortage hinders climate battle

At their summit in Brussels, 19-20 March 2009 European leaders pledged to pay a 'fair share' to developing nations to help them fight global warming and adapt to its consequences. However, the amount of the contribution was not specified, and questions about how the EU would pay for it remain unresolved.

ESO: Background Information: UN fears Brussels rewriting emissions deal http://www.europeansources.info/record/un-fears-brussels-rewriting-emissions-deal/

ESO: Background information: Poland demands international rules on climate burden sharing http://www.europeansources.info/record/poland-demands-international-rules-on-climate-burden-sharing/

EurActiv, 27.7.09: EU mulls climate billions for developing countries http://www.euractiv.com/climate-change/eu-mulls-climate-billions-develo-news-222274

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