The UN Africa Climate Week and the inaugural Africa Climate Summit are organized by thematic tracks including climate finance, just energy transition, adaptation and resilience, sustainable infrastructure and urbanization, natural capital, and sustainable agriculture, land and water use, among others. To help advocates prepare for both events, the Donor Tracker team has prepared a brief pre-read for climate advocates on what to expect from the climate week.

Read more on the Donor Tracker site.

The SEEK Climate Team is tracking climate adaptation-related commitments across ten donors, whose combined contributions amounted to approximately 52% of total adaptation funding in 2020. This commitment tracker is the first of its kind and aims to provide advocates with live updates on donor adaptation-related pledges.

Learn more on the Donor Tracker site.

On July 5, 2023, following months of intense political discussion and conflict within the governing coalition, the German Cabinet adopted the draft for the 2024 federal budget, totaling EUR445.7 billion (US$486.6 billion). The government also adopted a draft of federal financial plans through 2027.

Learn more about the draft and its potential impact on the Donor Tracker.

The revised ODA Charter of Japan serves as an integral policy document delineating the principles and guidelines that govern Japan's ODA program. The Charter is vital for ODA operations as it offers a coherent decision-making framework, ensuring that Japan's ODA aligns with its national interests and international obligations.

The Cabinet approved the revision of the ODA Charter in June 2023, marking the first modification since 2015. Learn more on the Donor Tracker.