Experts warn slashing climate aid would be act of self-harm' for UK

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"Experts have warned that cutting climate finance for poorer countries would amount to an act of self-harm for Britain, after reports that the government plans to scale back support for nations on the frontline of the climate crisis by billions of pounds. Gareth Redmond-King, head of the international programme at the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, said the government's own national security assessments suggested such a move would directly undermine UK interests."

The Independent asks readers for donations to fund on-the-ground journalism covering issues from reproductive rights to climate change and investigations into political donors. The outlet emphasizes accessibility by refusing paywalls and relying on contributions to keep reporting free. Experts warned that cutting climate finance for poorer countries would amount to self-harm for Britain after reports ministers plan to scale back support by billions. Gareth Redmond-King said national security assessments suggest such cuts would directly undermine UK interests. The UK imports two fifths of its food, much grown in vulnerable countries. Climate finance helps farmers adapt to protect livelihoods and UK food security.

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