What is the latest news out of COP30?
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COP30 in Belém, Brazil, faces controversy as the latest draft deal omits fossil fuel language, sparking strong criticism. Protests by indigenous groups and activists demand climate justice and land rights. A fire disrupted the summit, causing evacuations but no fatalities. The UN urges protection for climate migrants, while financial commitments and US absence challenge negotiations. Indigenous voices call for greater inclusion and recognition. Demonstrations outside highlight Amazon preservation and opposition to resource privatization.
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Draft COP30 deal drops mention of fossil fuels
- Brazil's draft COP30 deal excluded any reference to fossil fuels, causing a major rift. 6s
- Panama's negotiator criticized the omission, calling the text unacceptable and warning it risked delegitimizing the talks. 11s
- The draft text dropped previous options on fossil fuel phase-out and deforestation. 40s
- Consensus among nearly 200 countries is required for the deal to be adopted, but divisions remain, especially between oil and gas producers and other nations. 50s
- COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago called for unity, noting the absence of a US delegation and the country's earlier withdrawal from the Paris Accord. 1m 9s
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The final day of COP30 saw controversy as Brazil's draft deal omitted any mention of fossil fuels, drawing criticism from delegates like Panama's Juan Carlos Monterrey, who called the text unacceptable and warned it undermined the legitimacy of the talks.
A fire broke out at the summit, prompting evacuations and a temporary suspension of negotiations. All participants were safely evacuated, and the blue zone reopened after safety checks. Thirteen people were treated for smoke inhalation.
