India, Nov. 22 -- Even half of the minimum adaptation fund required for 2026, $300 million, could not be mustered this year at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), global adaptation officials have told this correspondent.

They pointed out that adaptation projects, worth more than a billion dollars and located mostly in the Global South including India, could not be supported due to the dearth of funds. The draft cover text, circulated on November 21, urged developed countries to triple adaptation finance by 2030 compared to 2025 levels.

According to data received, six projects are currently being implemented under the Adaptation Fund in various parts of India, ...