Fiji, June 22 -- The Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) has accused developed countries of obstructing progress on climate finance negotiations and failing to honour commitments to increase adaptation funding, warning that the deadlock is putting lives and public health at risk as the UN climate talks concluded in Bonn.

In a statement released as the 64th Sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) closed on 18 June, the health advocacy group said negotiations on the Global Goal on Adaptation were hindered by developed countries' reluctance to address climate finance commitments made at COP30 just seven months ago.

"During this week's negotiations, developed countries seemed unable to recall their commitment to tripling adapt...