The COP30 climate summit fails to secure new pledges to cut fossil fuels after running over time for more than 18 hours.

Cop30 Summit: Cop30 in Brazil Fails to Secure New Pledges to Cut Fossil Fuels 

The COP30 climate summit fails to secure new pledges to cut fossil fuels after running over time for more than 18 hours.


Cop30 Summit: Cop30 in Brazil Fails to Secure New Pledges to Cut Fossil Fuels

Nations clinched a deal at the UN's COP30 climate summit in the Amazon Saturday without a roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels as demanded by the European Union and other countries. Nearly 200 countries approved the deal by consensus after two weeks of fraught negotiations in the Brazilian city of Belem, with the notable absence of the United States as President Donald Trump shunned the event.&nbsp;Applause rang out in the plenary session after COP30 president and Brazilian diplomat Andre Correa do Lago slammed a gavel signalling its approval.&nbsp;The EU and other nations had pushed for a deal that would call for a "roadmap" to phase out fossil fuels, but the words do not appear in the text.&nbsp;Instead, the agreement calls on countries to "voluntarily" accelerate their climate action and recalls the consensus reached at COP28 in Dubai. That 2023 deal called for the world to transition away from fossil fuels.&nbsp;The EU, which had warned that the summit could end without a deal if fossil fuels were not addressed, accepted the watered-down language.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-s-g20-legacy-echoes-loudly-in-johannesburg-declaration-1763822158124">India’s G20 legacy echoes loudly in Johannesburg declaration</a>&nbsp;"We're not going to hide the fact that we would have preferred to have more, to have more ambition on everything," EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told reporters.&nbsp;"We should support it because it is at least going in the right direction," said Hoekstra.&nbsp;More than 30 countries including European nations, emerging economies and small island states had signed a letter warning Brazil they would reject any deal without a plan to move away from oil, gas and coal.&nbsp;But a member of an EU delegation told AFP that the 27-nation bloc was "isolated" and cast as the "villains" at the talks.&nbsp;The push to phase out oil, coal and gas -- the main drivers of global warming -- grew out of frustration over a lack of follow-through on the COP28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels.&nbsp;French ecological transition minister Monique Barbut had accused oil-rich Saudi Arabia and Russia, along with coal producer India and "many" other emerging countries, of refusing language on a fossil-fuel phaseout.&nbsp;She said Saturday the text was bland but that there was "nothing extraordinarily bad in it."&nbsp;The deal caps a chaotic two weeks in Belem, with Indigenous protesters breaching the venue and blocking its entrance last week and a fire erupting inside the compound on Thursday, forcing a mass evacuation.<h2>Money and trade&nbsp;</h2>Finishing without a deal would have been a black eye for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who had staked political capital in the success of what he called the "COP of truth."&nbsp;&nbsp;It was also a major test for international cooperation when Trump decided to skip COP30.&nbsp;"We also have to weigh the backdrop of geopolitics, and in the end there is no other process we have," German environment state secretary Jochen Flasbarth told AFP.&nbsp;Developing nations, for their part, had pushed the EU and other developed economies to pledge more money to help them adapt to the impact of climate change, such as floods and droughts, and move toward a low-carbon future.&nbsp;The EU had resisted such appeals but the deal calls for efforts to "at least triple" adaptation finance by 2035.&nbsp;"Intergovernmental negotiations work on a minimum common denominator, but our fight will continue," a negotiator from Bangladesh told AFP in a muted reception of the terms.&nbsp;The EU had also rejected language on trade in the text, as demanded by China and other emerging countries. The final deal calls for "dialogue" on trade issues.&nbsp;The head of China's delegation at COP30, Li Gao, told AFP that the summit will go down as a success.&nbsp;"I'm happy with the outcome," Li said. "We achieved this success in a very difficult situation, so it shows that the international community would like to show solidarity and make joint efforts to address climate change."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

French ecological transition minister Monique Barbut had accused oil-rich Saudi Arabia and Russia, along with coal producer India and "many" other emerging countries, of refusing language on a fossil-fuel phaseout.

Nations clinched a deal at the UN's COP30 climate summit in the Amazon Saturday without a roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels as demanded by the European Union and other countries. Nearly 200 countries approved the deal by consensus after two weeks of fraught negotiations in the Brazilian city of Belem, with the notable absence of the United States as President Donald Trump shunned the event. Applause rang out in the plenary session after COP30 president and Brazilian diplomat Andre Correa do Lago slammed a gavel signalling its approval. The EU and other nations had pushed for a deal that would call for a "roadmap" to phase out fossil fuels, but the words do not appear in the text. Instead, the agreement calls on countries to "voluntarily" accelerate their climate action and recalls the consensus reached at COP28 in Dubai. That 2023 deal called for the world to transition away from fossil fuels. The EU, which had warned that the summit could end without a deal if fossil fuels were not addressed, accepted the watered-down language. Also Read - India’s G20 legacy echoes loudly in Johannesburg declaration "We're not going to hide the fact that we would have preferred to have more, to have more ambition on everything," EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told reporters. "We should support it because it is at least going in the right direction," said Hoekstra. More than 30 countries including European nations, emerging economies and small island states had signed a letter warning Brazil they would reject any deal without a plan to move away from oil, gas and coal. But a member of an EU delegation told AFP that the 27-nation bloc was "isolated" and cast as the "villains" at the talks. The push to phase out oil, coal and gas -- the main drivers of global warming -- grew out of frustration over a lack of follow-through on the COP28 agreement to transition away from fossil fuels. French ecological transition minister Monique Barbut had accused oil-rich Saudi Arabia and Russia, along with coal producer India and "many" other emerging countries, of refusing language on a fossil-fuel phaseout. She said Saturday the text was bland but that there was "nothing extraordinarily bad in it." The deal caps a chaotic two weeks in Belem, with Indigenous protesters breaching the venue and blocking its entrance last week and a fire erupting inside the compound on Thursday, forcing a mass evacuation. Money and trade Finishing without a deal would have been a black eye for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who had staked political capital in the success of what he called the "COP of truth." It was also a major test for international cooperation when Trump decided to skip COP30. "We also have to weigh the backdrop of geopolitics, and in the end there is no other process we have," German environment state secretary Jochen Flasbarth told AFP. Developing nations, for their part, had pushed the EU and other developed economies to pledge more money to help them adapt to the impact of climate change, such as floods and droughts, and move toward a low-carbon future. The EU had resisted such appeals but the deal calls for efforts to "at least triple" adaptation finance by 2035. "Intergovernmental negotiations work on a minimum common denominator, but our fight will continue," a negotiator from Bangladesh told AFP in a muted reception of the terms. The EU had also rejected language on trade in the text, as demanded by China and other emerging countries. The final deal calls for "dialogue" on trade issues. The head of China's delegation at COP30, Li Gao, told AFP that the summit will go down as a success. "I'm happy with the outcome," Li said. "We achieved this success in a very difficult situation, so it shows that the international community would like to show solidarity and make joint efforts to address climate change." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

French ecological transition minister Monique Barbut had accused oil-rich Saudi Arabia and Russia, along with coal producer India and "many" other emerging countries, of refusing language on a fossil-fuel phaseout.

COP30 approves deal on climate action without fossil fuel agreement

COP30 climate talks face a deadlock as participating nations remain divided over language regarding fossil fuels. The disagreement underscores ongoing tensions between developed and developing countries on emissions reduction responsibilities and energy transition strategies.

COP30 Deadlock: Nations Split on Fossil Fuel Language

COP30: The COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, was temporarily disrupted by a fire that broke out in the Blue Zone pavilion, where delegates, journalists, and activists were gathered for negotiations and events. The fire, suspected to have been caused by a generator malfunction or electrical short circuit, prompted the evacuation of thousands of attendees, including negotiators and media personnel. 


COP30 Summit Disrupted by Fire, Thousands Evacuated in Belem 

COP30: A fire erupted on November 20, 2025, at the COP30 climate summit venue in Belem, Brazil, forcing the evacuation of thousands of delegates, journalists, and activists from the Blue Zone pavilion, where negotiations and media activities were taking place.  


COP30 Summit Disrupted by Fire, Thousands Evacuated in Belem

COP30: A fire broke out on Thursday afternoon at the COP30 climate summit venue in Belem, Brazil, forcing the evacuation of delegates, journalists, and activists. The blaze started in the Blue Zone pavilion, a critical area reserved for negotiators and media, and was brought under control within six minutes. 


COP30: Fire Erupts at COP30 Pavilion in Belem, Brazil; Delegates Evacuated

A major fire broke out at the COP30 United Nations climate summit venue in Brazil on Thursday (Nov 20), creating chaos and panic among delegates. The blaze engulfed several pavilions, forcing evacuations and suspension of key talks in Belem until Friday. According to the Brazilian presidency of the event, 19 people were treated for smoke inhalation and two for anxiety.&nbsp;Videos of the incident went viral on social media, showing thick plumes of smoke rising above massive flames as people were seen panicking.

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Security responded “swiftly” and managed to control the fire in about six minutes, Brazil and UN Climate Change said in a statement. Sirens were blaring as firefighters and ambulances arrived at the scene. Following an inspection by the fire department, the site was reopened at 8:40 pm. The sessions will resume on Friday.&nbsp;The cause of the fire was being investigated, although it could have been the result of a short circuit or other electrical malfunction, said Brazilian Tourism Minister Celso Sabino. “This could have happened anywhere in the world,” he told reporters.&nbsp;UN climate chief Simon Stiell had earlier complained to the host Brazil about security, sweltering conditions and faulty air-conditioning, and water leaks near light fittings amid torrential tropical downpours.&nbsp;&nbsp;AFP reported, citing two women who worked in a pavilion belonging to an international body, that the facilities at the venue were fitted with makeshift electrical wiring. They added that there were exposed wires and water dripped from the roof onto their electrical panel, but no action was taken despite issues being reported.&nbsp;Thursday’s fire was the third incident since the COP30 talks began last week. Earlier, Indigenous protesters caused disruption at the venue. They later blockaded the entrance in a peaceful demonstration.

According to the Brazilian presidency of the event, 19 people were treated for smoke inhalation and two for anxiety.

A major fire broke out at the COP30 United Nations climate summit venue in Brazil on Thursday (Nov 20), creating chaos and panic among delegates. The blaze engulfed several pavilions, forcing evacuations and suspension of key talks in Belem until Friday. According to the Brazilian presidency of the event, 19 people were treated for smoke inhalation and two for anxiety. Videos of the incident went viral on social media, showing thick plumes of smoke rising above massive flames as people were seen panicking.

According to the Brazilian presidency of the event, 19 people were treated for smoke inhalation and two for anxiety.

WATCH | Key climate talks derailed as massive fire erupts at COP30 venue in Brazil

COP30: At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, climate activists are voicing strong concerns over the lack of meaningful participation and urgent action by global leaders to tackle the climate crisis. Despite ambitious goals on paper, activists demand more concrete commitments and implementation strategies to protect the Earth from worsening environmental damage. 


COP30: Activists Claim Lack of Meaningful Voice, Demand More Action to Protect Earth

Negotiations at cop30 in brazil stretched well past their scheduled hours,  with talks continuing late into the night as major disagreements threaten progress. Brazil, which is hosting this year’s summit in the Amazon city of belem, has set a hard deadline for countries to reach substantial agreement by Tuesday. But divisions remain sharp. 

Climate Summit COP30: Overnight Negotiations Amid Major Disagreements

Negotiations at cop30 in brazil stretched well past their scheduled hours,  with talks continuing late into the night as major disagreements threaten progress. Brazil, which is hosting this year’s summit in the Amazon city of belem, has set a hard deadline for countries to reach substantial agreement by Tuesday. But divisions remain sharp. 


COP30 talks go overnight amid deep divisions

Dozens of Indigenous protesters forced their way into the COP30 climate summit venue on Tuesday and clashed with security guards at the entrance to demand climate action and forest protection.
Shouting angrily, protesters demanded access to the U.N. compound where thousands of delegates from countries around the world are attending this year's U.N. climate summit in the Amazon city of Belem, Brazil.


Protesters Force Their Way Into COP30 Summit Venue, Clash With Security

The COP30 climate summit discussions are being overshadowed by growing concerns over rising fossil fuel emissions. Delegates and activists warn that global targets could be missed unless nations commit to stronger emission cuts and cleaner energy transitions. The debate highlights tensions between economic growth and environmental responsibility, as leaders face mounting pressure to deliver real action on climate change.


Cop30 Talks Shadowed by Fossil Fuel Emissions

In a stark reminder of looming threats of changing weather patterns, the venue of the 30th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, got disrupted on its opening day (Nov 10) by heavy downpour in many parts of the city, including Praque da Cidade, one of the major conference venues for the summit. The press centre was also among the affected areas. Videos of the flooding were widely shared and became a point of discussion.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-chief-blasts-nations-at-cop30-in-brazil-1762490722290">'You’re failing the planet’: UN chief blasts nations at COP30 in Brazil</a>&nbsp;Social media was abuzz with irony of the situation, with several users saying that a conference to address the climate crisis got disrupted by extreme weather.&nbsp; The climate conference brought together 50,000 participants from more than 190 countries, including diplomats, policymakers, and climate experts, for the 11-day event in the Amazon region. However, the absence of leaders from major polluter countries, including the United States, China and India, raised doubts on the success of the summit. While New Delhi and Beijing sent their representatives, Washington, under President Donald Trump, decided to boycott the summit altogether.&nbsp;Earlier, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres slammed world leaders for failing to limit rising global temperature below 1.5 degrees Celsius, calling it a "moral failure and negligence". He warned that a temporary breach of the limit would have "dramatic consequences". He could push ecosystems past catastrophic tipping points, pushing billions to unlivable conditions and amplifying threats to peace and security.&nbsp;Addressing the opening session of the COP30 summit, Guterres said, “Too many corporations are making record profits from climate devastation, with billions spent on lobbying, deceiving the public, and obstructing progress,” he said. “Too many leaders remain captive to these entrenched interests.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-chokes-as-pollution-levels-rise-aqi-breaches-400-in-several-areas-city-enters-red-zone-1762615371618">Delhi chokes as pollution levels rise, AQI breaches 400 in several areas; city enters ‘red zone’</a>&nbsp;Directly speaking to heads of state from more than 30 countries present at the summit, Guterres warned, "We can choose to lead or be led to ruin."&nbsp;

The absence of leaders from major polluter countries, including the United States, China and India, raised doubts on the success of the summit.

In a stark reminder of looming threats of changing weather patterns, the venue of the 30th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, got disrupted on its opening day (Nov 10) by heavy downpour in many parts of the city, including Praque da Cidade, one of the major conference venues for the summit. The press centre was also among the affected areas. Videos of the flooding were widely shared and became a point of discussion. Also Read: 'You’re failing the planet’: UN chief blasts nations at COP30 in Brazil Social media was abuzz with irony of the situation, with several users saying that a conference to address the climate crisis got disrupted by extreme weather. The climate conference brought together 50,000 participants from more than 190 countries, including diplomats, policymakers, and climate experts, for the 11-day event in the Amazon region. However, the absence of leaders from major polluter countries, including the United States, China and India, raised doubts on the success of the summit. While New Delhi and Beijing sent their representatives, Washington, under President Donald Trump, decided to boycott the summit altogether. Earlier, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres slammed world leaders for failing to limit rising global temperature below 1.5 degrees Celsius, calling it a "moral failure and negligence". He warned that a temporary breach of the limit would have "dramatic consequences". He could push ecosystems past catastrophic tipping points, pushing billions to unlivable conditions and amplifying threats to peace and security. Addressing the opening session of the COP30 summit, Guterres said, “Too many corporations are making record profits from climate devastation, with billions spent on lobbying, deceiving the public, and obstructing progress,” he said. “Too many leaders remain captive to these entrenched interests.” Also Read: Delhi chokes as pollution levels rise, AQI breaches 400 in several areas; city enters ‘red zone’ Directly speaking to heads of state from more than 30 countries present at the summit, Guterres warned, "We can choose to lead or be led to ruin."

The absence of leaders from major polluter countries, including the United States, China and India, raised doubts on the success of the summit.

Irony strikes COP30: Floods hit summit venue in Brazil; US skips crucial climate talks

COP30: At the COP30 climate summit in Brazil, dozens of indigenous protesters clashed with security personnel as they forced their way into the venue, demanding a just energy transition that addresses environmental and social justice concerns. Protesters voiced anger over ongoing industrial projects threatening their lands, calling for more control and respect for indigenous rights.


OP30: Protesters Clash With Security, Demand 'just Energy Transition

COP30, the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, is being held in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025. This major global summit has brought together representatives from over 190 countries, including world leaders, climate scientists, and activists. 

COP30: California Governor Gavin Newsom Rebukes Trump for Skipping Climate Summit

The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) has officially opened in Brazil, bringing together world leaders, climate experts, and activists to tackle the escalating climate crisis. Brazil is advocating a new ‘Action Agenda’ aimed at accelerating global efforts to reduce emissions, protect ecosystems, and promote sustainable development.

COP30 Summit 2025: Brazil Pushes Global Climate Solutions

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) is currently underway in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025. This major international summit gathers over 190 countries, including world leaders, climate scientists, and activists, to accelerate global climate action and address the urgent challenges posed by climate change.


COP30 Opens in Brazil, Leaders Call for Unified Climate Action 

Belém, Brazil, has welcomed climate change activists, journalists, and other high-profile guests for the COP30 climate summit, which began on Monday. Ironically, a multi-lane highway has been built to ferry all of them to Belem by cutting down 100,000 trees in the Amazon forest spread over a 12-kilometre area. US President Donald Trump also cited recently how a horrible thing has been done to the forest. "They ripped the hell out of the Rainforest of Brazil to build a four-lane highway for Environmentalists to travel. It's become a big scandal!" Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday. Trump is not attending the conference as White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers says the president would "not jeopardise our country's economic and national security to pursue vague climate goals that are killing other countries." &nbsp;California Governor Gavin Newsom and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, are in Brazil for COP30.Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-people-against-tariffs-are-fools-trump-says-each-american-will-be-paid-2000-dividend-1762696056887"> ‘People against tariffs are fools’: Trump says each American will be paid $2000 dividend</a> &nbsp;<h2>People lashed out at the irony of cutting down trees for a climate conference</h2>It's strange how the authorities were perfectly fine with cutting down hundreds of thousands of trees for a climate conference where leaders are gathering to talk about deforestation. Activists and netizens are enraged by the act, slamming those responsible for clearing such a huge area of the Amazon rainforest. Canadian climate activist Mike Hudema wrote on X, "You can't be a climate leader if you're cutting down one of the world's greatest climate solutions to do it." Climate change has been a major talking point, and several studies note that the world has already crossed the 1.5°C global warming limit for the first time on an annual basis. The Amazon is seen as the answer to Earth's climate problems, but corruption and illegal activities have led to a large portion of it being cut down.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/desolation-by-smog-politics-polluted-indian-capital-delhi-and-we-re-grappling-with-our-own-mess-once-again-1761896635761">Desolation by Smog: Politics polluted Indian capital Delhi, and we're GRAPpling with our own mess, once again</a>&nbsp;<h2>Amazon is crucial for the environment and helps reduce global warming</h2>The latest move has angered everyone, as experts had flagged that Amazon could not afford to lose any more trees. If this happened, then billions of tons of stored carbon would be released into the air, making climate change much worse. Researchers Thomas Lovejoy and Carlos Nobre wrote in a study in Science Advances that if 20 to 25 per cent of the Amazon were cut down, it would turn dry and grassy due to a lack of enough rain.&nbsp;An X user pointed out the irony of the COP30 and the cutting down of trees. "If they truly saw climate change as an imminent catastrophe, would they destroy the lungs of the planet for their own convenience?" they wrote. &nbsp;The highway was suggested by the Brazilian state government of Para more than 10 years ago. Environmentalists came out against i,t and this led to it being cancelled back then. But the COP30 summit once again led politicians to back it, along with several hotels and airport expansion. They claim that the highway is sustainable because of the solar-powered LED lighting. 30 wildlife crossings, protective fencing for vegetation, and bicycle lanes.

The COP30 climate summit has started, and a scandal has erupted over the new multi-lane highway. Around 100,000 trees have been cut down in the Amazon to make way for all the delegates. People cannot believe that something like this would be done to talk about deforestation.

Belém, Brazil, has welcomed climate change activists, journalists, and other high-profile guests for the COP30 climate summit, which began on Monday. Ironically, a multi-lane highway has been built to ferry all of them to Belem by cutting down 100,000 trees in the Amazon forest spread over a 12-kilometre area. US President Donald Trump also cited recently how a horrible thing has been done to the forest. "They ripped the hell out of the Rainforest of Brazil to build a four-lane highway for Environmentalists to travel. It's become a big scandal!" Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday. Trump is not attending the conference as White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers says the president would "not jeopardise our country's economic and national security to pursue vague climate goals that are killing other countries." California Governor Gavin Newsom and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, are in Brazil for COP30. Also Read: ‘People against tariffs are fools’: Trump says each American will be paid $2000 dividend People lashed out at the irony of cutting down trees for a climate conference It's strange how the authorities were perfectly fine with cutting down hundreds of thousands of trees for a climate conference where leaders are gathering to talk about deforestation. Activists and netizens are enraged by the act, slamming those responsible for clearing such a huge area of the Amazon rainforest. Canadian climate activist Mike Hudema wrote on X, "You can't be a climate leader if you're cutting down one of the world's greatest climate solutions to do it." Climate change has been a major talking point, and several studies note that the world has already crossed the 1.5°C global warming limit for the first time on an annual basis. The Amazon is seen as the answer to Earth's climate problems, but corruption and illegal activities have led to a large portion of it being cut down. Also Read: Desolation by Smog: Politics polluted Indian capital Delhi, and we're GRAPpling with our own mess, once again Amazon is crucial for the environment and helps reduce global warming The latest move has angered everyone, as experts had flagged that Amazon could not afford to lose any more trees. If this happened, then billions of tons of stored carbon would be released into the air, making climate change much worse. Researchers Thomas Lovejoy and Carlos Nobre wrote in a study in Science Advances that if 20 to 25 per cent of the Amazon were cut down, it would turn dry and grassy due to a lack of enough rain. An X user pointed out the irony of the COP30 and the cutting down of trees. "If they truly saw climate change as an imminent catastrophe, would they destroy the lungs of the planet for their own convenience?" they wrote. The highway was suggested by the Brazilian state government of Para more than 10 years ago. Environmentalists came out against i,t and this led to it being cancelled back then. But the COP30 summit once again led politicians to back it, along with several hotels and airport expansion. They claim that the highway is sustainable because of the solar-powered LED lighting. 30 wildlife crossings, protective fencing for vegetation, and bicycle lanes.

The COP30 climate summit has started, and a scandal has erupted over the new multi-lane highway. Around 100,000 trees have been cut down in the Amazon to make way for all the delegates. People cannot believe that something like this would be done to talk about deforestation.

Brazil cut down 100,000 Amazon trees for a climate conference - 'It's become a big scandal'

World leaders convened for the second day of COP30, with vulnerable nations calling for urgent and unified global climate action. A new $5 billion fund to protect and restore forests has been announced, aimed at tackling deforestation and supporting sustainable livelihoods across the Global South. As delegates debate emissions targets and green financing, the pressure mounts on developed countries to deliver on their climate commitments. Watch the full report for key highlights, major announcements, and reactions from world leaders.


World Leaders Gather For Second Day of COP30, Launch $5 Billion Fund To Protect Tropical Forests

COP30: At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a stark warning about the world’s failure to effectively tackle the climate crisis. He criticized global leaders for inaction and delayed commitments, calling it a moral failure that risks catastrophic impacts from climate change. 


COP30: UN Chief Criticizes World Leaders for Climate Inaction

&nbsp;UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres slammed world leaders on Thursday (Nov 06) for failing to limit rising global temperature below 1.5 degrees Celsius, calling it a "moral failure and negligence". He warned that a temporary breach of the limit would have "dramatic consequences" and could push ecosystems past catastrophic tipping points by pushing billions to unlivable conditions and amplify threats to peace and security.&nbsp;Addressing the opening session of the COP30 summit in the Brazilian city of Belem, Guterres said, “Too many corporations are making record profits from climate devastation, with billions spent on lobbying, deceiving the public, and obstructing progress,” he said. “Too many leaders remain captive to these entrenched interests.” Directly speaking to heads of state from more than 30 countries present at the summit, Guterres warned, "We can choose to lead or be led to ruin."“Every fraction of a degree means more hunger, displacement, and loss – especially for those least responsible. This is moral failure and deadly negligence,” he added.&nbsp;Also read I<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/musk-could-become-world-s-first-trillionaire-after-this-move-by-tesla-shareholders-1762486209099"> </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/un-warns-global-climate-efforts-falling-short-calls-for-stronger-climate-action-1762330090064">UN Warns Global Climate Efforts Falling Short; Calls for Stronger Climate Action</a> The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in its report on Thursday upheld the UN chief's claims. It confirmed that greenhouse gases, primarily responsible for warming the planet, had risen to a record high. As per the report, 2025 is on track to be the second or third warmest year ever recorded. All of the 10 warmest years in measured history have been in the last decade.&nbsp;Around 150 heads of state, leaders from across the world, and international organisations are expected to speak at the two-day leaders' summit. However, the absence of key emitters, including the United States, China, India and Russia, has raised doubts on the event's success.&nbsp;The United States administration chose not to send any representatives.&nbsp;President Donald Trump, in his first term, withdrew from the Paris Agreement. Later, Washington, under Joe Biden, joined the climate accords. However, in 2025 Trump administration started the process of a second withdrawal after coming to power.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taliban-restricts-women-workers-un-suspends-work-at-afghanistan-iran-border-in-protest-1762266785565">Taliban restricts women workers, UN suspends work at Afghanistan-Iran border in protest</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Directly speaking to heads of state from more than 30 countries present at the summit, Guterres warned, "We can choose to lead or be led to ruin." “Every fraction of a degree means more hunger, displacement, and loss – especially for those least responsible.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres slammed world leaders on Thursday (Nov 06) for failing to limit rising global temperature below 1.5 degrees Celsius, calling it a "moral failure and negligence". He warned that a temporary breach of the limit would have "dramatic consequences" and could push ecosystems past catastrophic tipping points by pushing billions to unlivable conditions and amplify threats to peace and security. Addressing the opening session of the COP30 summit in the Brazilian city of Belem, Guterres said, “Too many corporations are making record profits from climate devastation, with billions spent on lobbying, deceiving the public, and obstructing progress,” he said. “Too many leaders remain captive to these entrenched interests.” Directly speaking to heads of state from more than 30 countries present at the summit, Guterres warned, "We can choose to lead or be led to ruin." “Every fraction of a degree means more hunger, displacement, and loss – especially for those least responsible. This is moral failure and deadly negligence,” he added. Also read I UN Warns Global Climate Efforts Falling Short; Calls for Stronger Climate Action The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in its report on Thursday upheld the UN chief's claims. It confirmed that greenhouse gases, primarily responsible for warming the planet, had risen to a record high. As per the report, 2025 is on track to be the second or third warmest year ever recorded. All of the 10 warmest years in measured history have been in the last decade. Around 150 heads of state, leaders from across the world, and international organisations are expected to speak at the two-day leaders' summit. However, the absence of key emitters, including the United States, China, India and Russia, has raised doubts on the event's success. The United States administration chose not to send any representatives. President Donald Trump, in his first term, withdrew from the Paris Agreement. Later, Washington, under Joe Biden, joined the climate accords. However, in 2025 Trump administration started the process of a second withdrawal after coming to power. Also read | Taliban restricts women workers, UN suspends work at Afghanistan-Iran border in protest

Directly speaking to heads of state from more than 30 countries present at the summit, Guterres warned, “We can choose to lead or be led to ruin.” “Every fraction of a degree means more hunger, displacement, and loss – especially for those least responsible.

'You’re failing the planet’: UN chief blasts nations at COP30 in Brazil

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COP30: World Leaders Gather in Brazil's Belem For Climate Summit

COP30: The world’s attention turns this week to the Brazilian city of Belem. At the edge of the amazon rainforest. Where world leaders are gathering for the united nations cop30 climate summit. This year’s conference is highly symbolic. Marking ten years since the Paris agreement and set in one of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems. But symbolism aside, tough questions are.
What exactly is on the agenda and how far are nations willing to go?

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With COP30 set to take place in Brazil this November, global leaders are urged to set ambitious emissions targets. Countries must unveil their 2035 climate goals by February 10, shaping the future of environmental policies. Watch in for more details!

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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday announced that the city of Belem, which is located on the border of Amazon, will be hosting the COP30 round of global climate talks in 2025. 
 
The second most populous city in Brazil's Amazon after Manaus, Belem, has earlier hosted games of the 2014 World Cup. 
 
"I am convinced that it will be a great event... the world will love the people of the state of Para" of which Belem is the capital, stated the president in a video shared on social media. 
 
Lula had earlier pledged to make efforts to bring the UN climate talks to a city in the largest rainforest in the world.

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Last year, the leftist leader participated in the COP27 in Egypt as president-elect and pledged to recommit the nation to fighting the climate crisis. 
 
"I already participated in this conference (Conference of the Parties or COP) in Egypt, in France, and everyone was talking about the Amazon. So I said: 'Why not hold the conference there, so you know where the Amazon is?'" Lula added while speaking about his offer to host the COP30 meeting.

<h2>UN approves Brazil's bid for COP30</h2>

Meanwhile, Brazil's Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira stated that the biz of Brazil to host COP30 was approved by the UN on May 18 after the request was submitted by Lula during last year's COP27 meeting held in Egypt. 
 
In the same video, the Governor of Para Helder Barbalho said that it is a "great privilege for the whole country" to host the event and added that it "increases the responsibility" of the country's climate agenda, regarding the environment and the rights of indigenous people, as reported by CNN. 
 
In 2019, Brazil was chosen as the host for the COP meeting, however, the country withdrew its offer just after Lula's far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro got elected and came to power. 
 
Bolsonaro has been called a climate change sceptic and faces the accusation of dismantling environmental protections when he was in power.

WATCH |&nbsp;Why is Brazil Congress diluting powers of environment &amp; Indigenous Ministries?

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Lula, who began his third term as Brazil's president in January, has made the promise to stop illegal deforestation in the Amazon by 2030. 
 
The COP meeting is scheduled to take place in Dubai this year. 
 
COP is the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference in which states hold discussions and agree on the steps to be taken to deal with the environment. 
 
The climate summit last year saw negotiators from around 200 countries take the historic step of agreeing to establish a “loss and damage” fund which is meant to help vulnerable nations cope with climate disasters and agreed that the world needs to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by almost half till 2030.

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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday announced that the city of Belem, which is located on the border of Amazon, will be hosting the COP30 round of global climate talks in 2025.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday announced that the city of Belem, which is located on the border of Amazon, will be hosting the COP30 round of global climate talks in 2025. The second most populous city in Brazil's Amazon after Manaus, Belem, has earlier hosted games of the 2014 World Cup. "I am convinced that it will be a great event... the world will love the people of the state of Para" of which Belem is the capital, stated the president in a video shared on social media. Lula had earlier pledged to make efforts to bring the UN climate talks to a city in the largest rainforest in the world. ALSO READ | Brazil's Lula spoke to Putin, turned down invitation to visit Russia Last year, the leftist leader participated in the COP27 in Egypt as president-elect and pledged to recommit the nation to fighting the climate crisis. "I already participated in this conference (Conference of the Parties or COP) in Egypt, in France, and everyone was talking about the Amazon. So I said: 'Why not hold the conference there, so you know where the Amazon is?'" Lula added while speaking about his offer to host the COP30 meeting. UN approves Brazil's bid for COP30 Meanwhile, Brazil's Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira stated that the biz of Brazil to host COP30 was approved by the UN on May 18 after the request was submitted by Lula during last year's COP27 meeting held in Egypt. In the same video, the Governor of Para Helder Barbalho said that it is a "great privilege for the whole country" to host the event and added that it "increases the responsibility" of the country's climate agenda, regarding the environment and the rights of indigenous people, as reported by CNN. In 2019, Brazil was chosen as the host for the COP meeting, however, the country withdrew its offer just after Lula's far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro got elected and came to power. Bolsonaro has been called a climate change sceptic and faces the accusation of dismantling environmental protections when he was in power. WATCH | Why is Brazil Congress diluting powers of environment & Indigenous Ministries? Lula, who began his third term as Brazil's president in January, has made the promise to stop illegal deforestation in the Amazon by 2030. The COP meeting is scheduled to take place in Dubai this year. COP is the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference in which states hold discussions and agree on the steps to be taken to deal with the environment. The climate summit last year saw negotiators from around 200 countries take the historic step of agreeing to establish a “loss and damage” fund which is meant to help vulnerable nations cope with climate disasters and agreed that the world needs to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by almost half till 2030. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday announced that the city of Belem, which is located on the border of Amazon, will be hosting the COP30 round of global climate talks in 2025. The second most populous city in Brazil's Amazon after Manaus, Belem, has earlier hosted games of the 2014 World Cup.

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