COP30 in Belém
From November 10-21, 2025, the COP30 [officially, 30th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)] took place in Belém, Brazil.
Key Outcomes
- The Missed Breakthrough on Fossil Fuels: Despite support from over 80 nations, COP30 failed to adopt a fossil fuel phase-out roadmap, every reference was removed from the text due to resistance from major oil producers and emerging economies.
- Shift to Voluntary Climate Roadmaps: Brazil’s announcement of two voluntary roadmaps - one on fossil fuel transition and one on ending deforestation - keeps dialogue alive but lacks the authority of ....
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