Cop30’s watered-down agreements will do little for an ecosystem at tipping point
Delegates made minimal headway on timetable for replacing oil and gas or on firm commitments to reducing carbon emissions
Delegates made minimal headway on timetable for replacing oil and gas or on firm commitments to reducing carbon emissions
A deal is welcome after talks nearly collapsed but the final agreement contains small steps rather than leaps
In a pivotal outcome at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, countries agreed on a sweeping package to scale up climate finance and accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement – but without a clear commitment to move away from fossil fuels.
The United Nations climate talks in Brazil are nearing their end and there's no sign of major agreement.
Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
UK energy secretary says UN climate talks must find way to keep proposals alive despite significant resistance
President of talks urges ministers and high-ranking officials to find common ground as conference nears its end
Exclusive: The Guardian understands Brazil had been planning to drop a roadmap to a transition away from fossil fuels amid opposition from petro states