Harris Pledges Additional $3 Billion to Green Climate Fund

Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday pledged that the U.S. would contribute $3 billion to the Green Climate Fund while attending COP 28, the United Nations' annual international climate summit.

Speaking from Dubai, Harris criticized political figures who "deny climate science" and corporations that "greenwash climate inaction."

"Today we are demonstrating through action how the world can and must meet this crisis," Harris said. "This is a pivotal moment."

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a State Luncheon in honor of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the State Department in Washington, DC, October 26, 2023. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images

The Green Climate Fund aids developing countries in combatting climate change. The U.S. previously contributed $2 billion to the fund.

The announcement comes after some developing nations criticized the U.S. at the conference earlier this week for not making a large enough contribution.

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Harris Pledges Additional $3 Billion to Green Climate Fund

Speaking from Dubai, Harris criticized those who deny climate change