HRC63 - EU Statement - Interactive dialogue on the Secretary General's report on actionable pathways in mobilizing sufficient climate financing

UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

63^rd session

Interactive dialogue on the Secretary General's report on actionable pathways in mobilizing sufficient climate financing

16 September 2026 

EU statement

Thank you Mr President,

The EU welcomes today’s dialogue.

Climate change poses a serious threat to human rights, as affirmed by ICJ’s Advisory Opinion stating that adverse effects of climate change can severely impair the enjoyment of human rights. 

Recognising the impact of climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental degradation and pollution on the enjoyment of human rights of current and future generations, the EU promotes a human rights-based approach to strengthen efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. 

Growing frequency and intensity of heatwaves and droughts globally, underscore the urgency of accelerating transition away from fossil fuels in energy sectors and towards climate-neutral, resilient, nature-positive, and circular and resource efficient economies to keep the 1.5°C within reach. This transition must be just, inclusive, and promote a human-rights based approach. 

As world’s largest contributor of climate finance, EU remains committed to supporting developing countries and communities that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, in both mitigation and adaptation efforts.  In 2024, our total climate finance contribution amounted to nearly €43 billion euros that was used to support developing countries in combating climate change and adapting to its impacts. The collective goal is to mobilise 100 billion USD per year in climate finance and we stress the need to further explore innovative options to broaden the sources of concessional finance for climate action, in particular, for adaptation.

We welcome NCQG decision and its call on all actors, in line with evolving responsibilities and capabilities, to work together to scale up financing for climate action from all sources, in particular mobilisation of private finance, in developing countries.

Thank you.