COP30 climate summit

  • COP30 Climate Summit: Nations Divided Over Fossil Fuel Phaseout as Brazil

    COP30 Climate Summit: Nations Divided Over Fossil Fuel Phaseout as Brazil's Draft Agreement Falls Short

    Nov 22, 2025 12:49 am CST

    The UN climate summit COP30 in Belem, Brazil faces a critical impasse as European nations reject the host country's draft agreement for lacking fossil fuel phaseout plans. With nearly 200 countries requiring consensus, the talks highlight deep divisions on climate finance, carbon taxes, and transition pathways while demonstrating the challenges of international climate cooperation in an increasingly fractured world.

  • Fire Disrupts COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil as Negotiators Race Against Deadline for Global Action

    Fire Disrupts COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil as Negotiators Race Against Deadline for Global Action

    Nov 21, 2025 10:07 am CST

    A sudden fire at the COP30 climate summit venue in Belem, Brazil forced the evacuation of thousands of delegates just as crucial negotiations on fossil fuel transition and climate finance were intensifying. With less than 24 hours remaining before the scheduled conclusion, the incident further complicates efforts to reach consensus among nearly 200 participating nations on strengthening international climate action.