The climate crisis could break the disaster philanthropy model — what can donors do about it?

Author Gabe Oatley
“Climate finance isn’t about charity, it’s really about justice.”

Why It Matters

Climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent, resulting in an ever-greater need for humanitarian relief and recovery funding. But experts say the quickened pace of climate-related calamities is leading to donor fatigue and stressing the global capacity for recovery.

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