New UK funding to boost climate disaster responses
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New funding will support developing countries to better prepare for and respond to disasters.
The UK has announced £12 million in new funding to support developing countries to better prepare for and respond to disasters, including those linked to climate change. The funds will go to the Start Network for rapid responses by charities to crises like droughts and floods.
A further £8 million will support the Centre for Disaster Protection to help climate-vulnerable countries deal with crises such as extreme weather caused by climate change and pandemics. This forms part of a wider £48 million package of climate support announced by the Foreign Secretary earlier this year.
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UK funding to boost climate disaster responses
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New Delhi, May 11 : The UK on Tuesday announced 12 million pounds in new funding to support developing countries to better prepare for and respond to disasters, including those linked to climate change.
The funds will go to the Start Network for rapid responses by charities to crises like droughts and floods.
A further 8 million pounds will support the Centre for Disaster Protection to help climate-vulnerable countries deal with crises such as extreme weather caused by climate change and pandemics.
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