The conference that sought agreements and actions to mitigate the impacts of global warming ended with criticism of its final decisions that did not include clear targets to transition away from fossil fuels, its superficial texts on mitigation, adaptation and financing, and its lack of transparency.
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Without global consensus, Brazil seeks a roadmap with scientists and oil companies to keep the fossil fuel phase-out proposal alive
Amid diplomatic progress and domestic contradictions, Brazil tries to turn its proposal to gradually eliminate oil, gas, and coal into a global roadmap. Studies backing the roadmap presented in Belém are set to involve international agencies, scientists, and representatives from the oil sector, while the country keeps exploration of new reserves in the Amazon open.
In a historic achievement, Afro-Descendants and Indigenous Peoples’ prior consultation are included for the first time in the UN Climate Conference
The recognition was included in the text on just energy transition, but also in other key texts of COP30, alongside the defense of Indigenous territorial rights.
When race is a detail: the COP30 plan that erases Black women
In its second draft, the Gender Action Plan for 2026-2034 acknowledges inequalities and mentions some vulnerable groups but still treats race as a detail.
Quick as Fire: Misinformation Becomes a Political Weapon Over the Fire at COP30
Fire at the conference is being used on social media to reinforce misinformation about the Chinese artwork gifted to Brazil.
One in every 25 COP30 attendees works for the oil industry
More than 1,602 representatives from the oil and fossil fuel industry have been accredited for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, according to the Kick Big Polluters Out (KBPO) coalition. This equates to one in every 25 participants at the event, according to the organization’s analysis. Meanwhile, social organizations are seeking […]
Women Environmental Defenders from the Amazon and Africa Draw Parallels from the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis at COP30
Juma Xipaia and Joanita Babirye, two leaders from the Global South, report on violence, funding barriers, and the erasure of women in climate policy— and advocate for the conference to recognize those who support real solutions in the territories.
Government and NGOs secure US$120 million for protected areas with traditional peoples in the Amazon
New phase of program launched 23 years ago will strengthen 60 federal and state-protected areas.
Environmental Defenders from the Global South Show Why Climate Justice Starts with Funding
While countries in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania account for the majority of murders and threats against environmental defenders, donors still hesitate to fund comprehensive protection networks.
People’s Charter delivered to the COP president after mobilization gathering thousands in Belém
Document lists demands drawn up over a week of debates. André Corrêa do Lago pledged to take it to official negotiations.