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EU agrees on climate aid for developing countries

By Simon Taylor  -  11.12.2009 / 15:47 CET
European leaders pledge €2.4 billion a year to fast-start climate financing.

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A breakdown of the €2.4 billion in fast-start funding pledged by the EU.

Annual  2010-12

UK  €400m  €1.2bn
France   €400m  €1.2bn
Germany €420m  €1.26bn
Italy   €200m  €600m
Netherlands  €100m  €300m
Belgium €50m  €150m 
Luxembourg €3m  €9m 
Ireland  €30m  €90m
Sweden  €255m  €765m
Spain   €100m  €300m
Poland  €20m   €60m
Denmark €53.3m €160m
European
Commission €50m  €150m

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