On November 11, 2025, delegates from around the world gathered in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the 30th UN Climate Change Conference 🌍. This two-week summit comes at a critical juncture as record heatwaves, floods and wildfires have shaken communities from Asia to Latin America.
With the U.S. once again outside the Paris Agreement, participants face mounting pressure to rebuild global unity on a crisis that knows no borders. Brazil, as host nation, has highlighted its Amazon preservation plan, even as critics warn that deforestation trends need sharper curbs.
Youth voices are roaring louder than ever. Students and activists marched nearby chanting “system change, not climate change,” demanding concrete action rather than empty promises. “Our future is at stake,” said 19-year-old Camila from São Paulo, her placard raised high. ✊
On the agenda: ramping up renewable energy, scaling green finance, protecting forests and supporting vulnerable nations battling sea-level rise and extreme weather. Startups showcasing carbon capture and electric transport are also seizing the spotlight, hoping to forge new partnerships during the talks.
By the end of COP30, delegates aim to complete a "Global Stocktake"—a progress review since the Paris Agreement—and set sharper targets for the coming decade. But the real test lies ahead: turning these pledges into policies that deliver real-world impact. 🌱✨
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COP30 opens in Brazil amid growing outcry for global climate action
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