The German government has confirmed that it met its international climate finance commitments last year, channeling almost €12 billion to projects in developing countries.
According to the Environment and Development Ministries, the package combined direct budget allocations, loans, and private-sector contributions to support sustainable energy and climate resilience initiatives.
Roughly €6 billion came directly from the federal budget, while another €4.6 billion was issued as loans to finance renewable projects such as solar and wind power plants.
In addition, private investors contributed approximately €1 billion, underscoring the growing role of public-private partnerships in global climate funding.
Praise and criticism from NGOs
The development organization Oxfam welcomed the increase in climate-related support, calling it “a positive step” in helping vulnerable countries tackle environmental challenges.
At the same time, Oxfam cautioned that the federal government is preparing significant reductions in aid for this year and next, which could undermine progress just as climate pressures intensify worldwide.
International climate commitments
Under the Paris Climate Agreement, industrialized nations pledged to provide a collective total of €100 billion annually to developing countries until at least 2025.
These funds are designed to help vulnerable regions adapt to the consequences of climate change and transition toward greener energy systems.
Germany’s €12 billion contribution makes it one of the largest individual donors within the European Union.
However, climate advocates warn that scaling back support in the coming years could jeopardize both the credibility of Berlin’s climate policy and the broader international effort to keep global warming within agreed limits.
