Address the climate crisis through sustainable infrastructure and mitigation, adaptation finance

While there may be no singular solution for climate resilience, it is imperative for world leaders, climate advocates, and sustainability champions to call for a massive increase in funding for climate resilience and adaptation.

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks at Sept. 21 press conference in Ottawa. Adaptation finance is critical for helping communities adapt to climate hazards, but it won’t work if equal attention is not given to mitigation finance, writes Sen. Rosa Galvez.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ISG SENATOR ROSA GALVEZ

October 4, 2023

The climate crisis is a looming catastrophe, intensifying as carbon emissions surge and climate-related disasters wreak havoc globally. The destruction of critical infrastructure, homes, and businesses due to extreme weather events is affecting the health and safety of milli...

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