Share your thoughts on Canada’s post-2025–26 international climate and nature finance commitment

The Government of Canada is seeking your input on the future of international climate and nature finance.

Please read the background information and privacy notice before answering the following questions.

This process will be open from May 10 to June 30, 2024.

Thank you for your participation.

Questions

1. Under the present commitment, ending in 2026, Canada delivers its international climate finance through a mix of grants and contributions (40%) and concessional loans (60%). Should Canada continue with this approach? If not, how should it change and why? (maximum 600 words)

2. How can Canada better work with partners (e.g., private sector, philanthropic organizations, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, etc.) to mobilize more private finance to support actions related to climate, biodiversity and nature in developing countries? (maximum 600 words)

3. Canada’s current climate finance commitment includes resources for Indigenous Peoples Partnering for Climate, an initiative that supports partnerships between Indigenous Peoples in Canada and in developing countries to advance the climate action of Indigenous Peoples abroad. How can Canada expand its work with First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Indigenous Peoples in developing countries on future actions related to climate, biodiversity and nature in developing countries? (maximum 600 words)

4. As part of Canada’s objective of leveraging the climate action expertise of organizations in Canada, $315 million has been allocated for our “Partnering for Climate” initiative over 2021–2026 to fund projects from civil society, Indigenous Peoples and other organizations in Canada. How can Canada better mobilize Canadian expertise and experience in supporting climate, biodiversity and nature in developing countries? (maximum 600 words)

5. Canada’s current international climate finance commitment focuses on four thematic areas: clean energy transition and coal phase-out; climate-smart agriculture and food systems; nature-based solutions and biodiversity; and climate governance. Which of these areas should Canada continue to prioritize in its future climate and nature finance commitment and why? Are there other areas or sectors that Canada should target to better support actions related to climate, biodiversity and nature in developing countries? (maximum 600 words)

6. Canada’s climate finance is available to all countries that are eligible for Official Development Assistance (ODA). Are there regions and/or countries that Canada should prioritize for its climate and nature finance, and if so, why? Within these prioritized regions and/or countries, are there particular climate, biodiversity and nature issues and/or sectors that Canada should support and why? (maximum 600 words)

7. Canada’s current international climate finance commitment aims to have at least 80% of projects integrate gender considerations in line with Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy. What are the best ways for Canada to use its climate and nature finance to ensure that women and girls in developing countries are empowered in these areas? (maximum 600 words)

8. Younger generations will play a critical role in combatting climate change and its impacts, including on nature. How can Canada use its climate and nature finance to help support youth around the world to learn and deploy the skills they need to play a key role in addressing climate change and supporting nature? (maximum 600 words)

9. How can Canada better use its climate and nature finance to play a leadership role internationally? (maximum 600 words)

10. How can Canada better engage and involve Canadians in the work we are doing through our international climate and nature finance? (maximum 600 words)

11. Is there anything else Canada should consider as it plans the next international climate and nature finance commitment? (maximum 600 words)

12. Optional: What is the name of your organization? (maximum 600 words)

13. Optional: What sector is your organization in (academia, private sector, civil society organization, etc.)? (maximum 600 words)

Date Modified:: 2024-05-28

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Share your thoughts on Canada’s post-2025–26 international climate and nature finance commitment

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