Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Germany has announced its highest-ever annual contribution of €11.8 billion (USD 13.86 billion) to global climate finance, reaffirming its commitment to supporting vulnerable nations like Bangladesh in addressing the impacts of climate change.

According to a press release from the German Embassy in Dhaka on Wednesday, the latest figures reported to the European Commission for 2024 confirm that Germany has once again met its international commitments to fund climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives.

Of the total contribution, €6.1 billion came directly from the federal budget, with nearly €1.5 billion allocated for the conservation of natural ecosystems - including forests, peatlands, and oceans. T...