Climate appears to be a non-issue in this federal campaign. However, the U.S. President's trade war with Canada drives the need to build a distinctive and resilient economy. The climate crisis and its domino effects compromise this resilience. It costs communities millions of dollars in damage from floods, fires and droughts. Will climate finance be forthcoming? What can adaptation and climate mitigation project owners expect?
Traditional fundraising, even when extremely successful, comes with limitations. Innovative partnerships could leverage private sector investment and expand impact.
The Trump administration has slashed funding for their global aid programs by more than 90 per cent. While that is being fought in American courts, the uncertainty surrounding funding has prompted programs to pause and supply lines to dry up. On the ground, this is what it means for those fleeing war and persecution in Yemen.