Mahama calls on developed countries to deliver climate finance as grants, not loans
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama urged developed countries to honour overdue climate-finance commitments, citing Ghana's deadly June floods.
What happened
President John Dramani Mahama called on developed countries to fulfil their long-overdue climate finance commitments, insisting that support to vulnerable countries must come as predictable grants rather than loans.
What we knowConfirmed
Mahama said countries such as Ghana are bearing severe consequences from climate change despite contributing relatively little to global emissions. He referred to Ghana's deadly June floods. (Source: MyJoyOnline)
What we don't knowUnconfirmed or disputed
The full text of the remarks, the specific forum, and any response from developed countries are not stated in the source reports we have reviewed.
Why it mattersAnalysis
The call adds pressure on the grants-versus-loans debate in climate finance for vulnerable countries.
What happens nextAnalysis — not fact
Watch for responses from donor governments and whether the demand is raised in upcoming climate negotiations.
When — story timeline
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