The UK government is facing criticism for not meeting its climate aid promises, according to a report by the International Development Committee (IDC). The report, titled "International Climate Finance," argues that budget cuts have weakened the UK's ability to support the world's poorest and most climate-vulnerable nations. These cuts have effectively ended aid partnerships with several countries and reduced the UK's capacity to fulfill its climate commitments in a "meaningful, transparent, and credible way," according to the report. MPs have raised concerns about how the UK accounts for its climate finance, suggesting that humanitarian aid is being counted toward climate spending to maintain favorable headline figures. They argue that this approach prioritizes appearances over real progress in tackling climate change and protecting nature. Sarah Champion, chair of the IDC, warned that climate change is undoing development gains in vulnerable countries, and the current El Niño weather phenomenon could worsen water shortages and lead to more people facing acute food insecurity. Catherine Pettengell, from the Climate Action Network UK, said the UK's current climate finance pledges fall short of what is needed to help low- and middle-income countries deal with the climate crisis. She described the IDC report as a "wake-up call" for the government, highlighting how budget cuts and creative accounting have damaged the UK's credibility on climate issues. The UK government has pledged to spend around £6 billion on climate finance from 2026-27 to 2028-29, down from £11.6 billion over the previous five years. The government claims it will increase this spending annually by attracting private investment. However, aid organizations argue that convincing private investors to fund climate adaptation in the world's poorest regions is extremely challenging. The Independent found that budget cuts have led to the premature end of at least one climate adaptation project in Bangladesh, undermining the work of the local partner. This report comes as the current El Niño event, a natural climate phenomenon worsened by global warming, is expected to push 50 million more people into life-threatening levels of hunger. The UK government claims that climate finance programs have helped over 137 million people manage the effects of climate change and provided clean energy access to 89 million people. The IDC recommended that the government use both public and private funding to make up for the impact of aid budget cuts and ensure the UK fulfills its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. A UK government spokesperson emphasized that climate change and the loss of biodiversity are major threats to global security and prosperity. They stated that the UK is leading on climate and nature action and prioritizing climate finance in its aid budget. The spokesperson also highlighted efforts to reform the global financial system to make investments more effective and to help countries fund their own climate and development goals, reducing their reliance on aid.