Policy Context

Belgium’s international climate action is predominantly directed towards climate adaptation in LDCs, particularly on the African continent. It is undertaken mostly through grants rather than concessional loans, guarantees, or export credits.

Following national policies and Belgium’s prioritization of climate adaptation, agriculture is typically among the largest sectors of support. Belgium has also been a champion of funding for loss & damage, making one of the first bilateral pledges at COP27 of EUR3 million (US$3 million) in support for Mozambique.

An evaluation of Belgian’s international climate finance in 2021 found a significant need for further developing and integrating climate action within the Belgian Development Cooperation portfolio, as well as further coordination of Belgian development operators involved in climate action.

Belgian NGOs have called for Belgium to reach EUR500 million (US$526 million) annually in climate funding to fulfill Belgium's "fair share" of the international US$100 billion climate finance commitment.

ODA Spending

How much ODA does Belgium allocate to climate projects?

How is Belgium's climate-related ODA changing?