Future generations face ‘climate carnage’ without surge in funding – UN

Secretary general warns effects of global heating are outstripping the ability to adapt to them

A dramatic increase in funding for climate adaptation is needed to save millions of lives from climate carnage", the UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, has said.

Climate adaptation includes preparing defences against rising floods, shelters against intensifying cyclones and emergency plans to protect people during worsening heatwaves and droughts. Guterres said only a small fraction of the required finance was given by rich nations to protect vulnerable people.