Brazil's climate summit in Belem has extended beyond its scheduled conclusion after the European Union rejected a compromise text that omits any mention of fossil fuels. The 27-nation bloc, represented by Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, declared the proposal inadequate for advancing emission reduction goals and suggested it might abandon negotiations rather than approve the current draft.
COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago has urged approximately 200 participating nations to demonstrate multilateral solidarity, particularly given Washington's withdrawal under President Donald Trump. Developing countries have countered European objections by insisting that wealthy nations must increase climate adaptation funding if they expect stricter carbon-cutting commitments.
Negotiators are exploring alternative solutions, such as a voluntary side agreement on phasing out oil, gas and coal that would bypass the consensus requirement. The draft proposal calls for tripling adaptation finance by 2030 but leaves unclear whether developed countries or private sources would supply the money.
COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago has urged approximately 200 participating nations to demonstrate multilateral solidarity, particularly given Washington's withdrawal under President Donald Trump. Developing countries have countered European objections by insisting that wealthy nations must increase climate adaptation funding if they expect stricter carbon-cutting commitments.
Negotiators are exploring alternative solutions, such as a voluntary side agreement on phasing out oil, gas and coal that would bypass the consensus requirement. The draft proposal calls for tripling adaptation finance by 2030 but leaves unclear whether developed countries or private sources would supply the money.
