Bangladesh, Oct. 15 -- Rights groups have called on the upcoming COP31 climate summit to prioritise the implementation of existing commitments over new pledges, urging developed countries to provide accessible, grant-based climate finance without adding to the debt burden of developing nations.

They also called for the delivery of the commitment to triple adaptation finance, faster and more direct disbursement of Loss and Damage funding to affected communities, and financial and technological support for a just transition away from fossil fuels.

The groups stressed that women farmers must receive dedicated, long-term adaptation finance and have an effective role in climate decision-making, warning that their contributions to agricultur...