The UK and Netherlands, together with the World Bank, today announced funding
of up to £3 million (Euro 4 million) for a new research study that will
support developing countries to prepare for climate change.

The two governments will jointly fund the research study which will help
developing countries understand the costs of adaptation and how to prepare
for the impacts of climate change.

The joint announcement by Netherlands Development Minister Bert Koenders,
UK Environment Minister Phil Woolas and World Bank Director of Environment,