The announcement could give a boost to deadlocked climate talks which have faltered over disputes between rich and poor countries over emissions cuts and climate financing.
Mrs Clinton said that the financing is contingent on world leaders reaching a broader climate pact at the UN talks in
She says the deal must include all major economies, meaningful actions to cut greenhouse gas emissions and a system to ensure all parties’ actions are transparent.
"$100 billion is a lot…. It can have tangible effects. We think this money is appropriate and useful," she told at a news conference in
She added: "We expect that the funding will come from a variety of sources. We are glad that the funding will give significant focus on forestry and adaptation issues."
Source: Allafrica