2. > The U.S., which has been the strongest opponent of financial redress for the damage from climate change, has not officially confirmed it will approve the deal.

The U.S., which has been the strongest opponent of financial redress for the damage from climate change, has not officially confirmed it will approve the deal.

The U.S. has long been a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, and has been criticized for not taking more action to address climate change. However, the Biden administration has taken steps to address the issue, including rejoining the Paris Agreement and proposing a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Despite this, the U.S. has not officially confirmed whether it will approve the deal for a fund to help vulnerable countries adapt to the impacts of climate change. The fund would provide financial assistance to countries that are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, such as rising sea levels, droughts, and extreme weather events.

The U.S. has been hesitant to support the fund, as it may be seen as an admission of legal responsibility for the damage caused by climate change. However, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry has said that the fund would not represent any legal liability or compensation, but would instead provide assistance to vulnerable countries.

The fund is seen as a key element of the COP26 conference, which aims to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and promote international cooperation in addressing climate change.

In order for the fund to be established, there needs to be a final agreement between almost 200 countries gathered for the beginning of the two-week conference. This would require a significant amount of negotiation and compromise between countries with different interests and priorities.