Humanity is facing a great injustice. The World Bank must respond

A New York Times op-ed called the fact that poorer countries are contributing little to climate change but are already feeling its greatest effects "one of the great injustices of this era." It says: “The World Bank and the donor countries that control it can do more to address this generational challenge. For the World Bank and other multilateral lending institutions to be able to fulfill their purpose in the 21st century, leaders must figure out how to raise and use the vast amounts of capital that will be needed in the coming years to help countries adapt to and mitigate the effects of a changing climate. For many years, climate financing has taken a backseat to the bank's dual goals of reducing extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. Today, it is an integral part of achieving these goals."

Editorial, New York Times, Carbon Brief