98% of USAID’s awards that included climate-focused elements have been terminated.
Date: 3/25
Region: Global
Country: Global
Topic: Climate & Environment
Policy Lens: Climate & Resource Pressure
Entry Type: Operational Impact
Additional Context: According to Refugees International, this represents U.S. $2.1 billion—147 awards in total—that included climate elements, with just three awards totaling $36 million remaining active. Refugees International researchers analyzed a list of USAID awards leaked to Congress as of March 21, 2025, detailing what had been terminated or remained active. These terminated climate programs supported activities across the mitigation and adaptation spectrum, funding organizations from every region of the world and communities across incredibly climate-vulnerable areas.
Source: Refugees International

