Disinformation campaigns are funded by a variety of actors, including governments, political organizations, corporations, special interest groups and individuals with vested interests. Fossil fuel companies and petrostates wield significant economic and political influence, leveraging their resources to manipulate public opinion and policy discourse. Through funding biased research, lobbying efforts and strategic partnerships with media outlets, they sow seeds of doubt regarding the reality and severity of climate change. Countering climate disinformation requires a multi-faceted approach that includes global information sharing and collaboration, capacity building and technical assistance, regulatory measures and legal frameworks, engagement with technology platforms, and support for independent journalism and public awareness campaigns.
