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During a recent field trip to mid-monsoon Nepal, stories of floods affecting vulnerable communities across the country dominated the daily headlines. At the same time, international donors are pouring in funds in an attempt to help the vulnerable cope with the impacts of climate change we are already feeling. Last week, the Adaptation Fund, a fund set up by the UN to help poor countries cope with the impact of climate change, became operational. But are these funds helping – or are they contributing to the problem?
About the author: Janani Vivekananda is a senior advisor on climate change and security at international peacebuilding organisation International Alert.
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