Catholic Groups Call for Climate Grants for Poor Nations at COP31

Caritas Internationalis, a global network of 162 Catholic organizations, has demanded a roadmap to triple adaptation finance to at least $120 billion a year by 2035, paid as grants that reach local communities. The call was made at the ongoing COP31 conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

According to Premium Times Nigeria, the humanitarian network stated that the grants should be prioritized to vulnerable communities that are bearing the brunt of climate change’s effects. The proposed financing is aimed at supporting their capacity to adapt to and recover from climate-related shocks.

The call by Caritas Internationalis comes as world leaders and climate experts gather to discuss global efforts to combat climate change and its impacts. The UAE, as the host of COP31, has pledged to invest $160 billion in clean energy and carbon capture technologies by 2030.

Climate change has become a pressing issue for many poorer countries, which often lack the resources to adapt to its devastating effects. The demand for climate finance has been growing, with various organizations and governments urging developed countries to honor their commitments to provide financial support to those most affected by climate change.

The COP31 conference, which started on November 7, 2026, will run until November 18, 2026. It is expected to produce a set of agreements that will guide global climate action over the next five years.