'Doom, cynicism, and denial': COP30 President vows to take on threats to global climate action

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COP30 is set to take place in Belem, Brazil, in November 2025 | Credit: iStock
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COP30 is set to take place in Belem, Brazil, in November 2025 | Credit: iStock

Brazilian Presidency outlines vision for this year's UN Climate Summit, but plans to accelerate decarbonisation efforts stand in stark contrast to latest attacks on the clean energy transition from the Trump administration and the oil and gas industry

COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago has called on countries to come together at this year's UN Climate Summit in support of the multilateral Paris Agreement negotiations, emphasising the need to defy...

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