The Global Climate Resilience Act of 2025 aims to help developing countries vulnerable to climate-related disasters by reducing their debt burden so they can invest in climate adaptation and resilience. The bill allows the President to reduce or cancel U.S. loans to eligible low- and middle-income countries and small island developing states that have been hit by extreme weather or slow-onset climate disasters like sea-level rise and drought. In exchange, these countries must commit to building resilience through activities like disaster preparedness, nature-based solutions, and recovery efforts, with a preference for plans that involve local communities and reduce inequality. The legislation also directs U.S. representatives at major international financial institutions—including the World Bank and regional development banks—to advocate for debt relief programs and the creation of a climate insurance program that would provide immediate financial assistance to countries after natural disasters. The bill requires annual reports to Congress on its implementation and does not specify a funding cap, instead authorizing "such sums as may be necessary" to carry out its provisions.
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