COP30, a grim takeaway
November 30, 2025 from Deb F
Another COP wrecked by fossil fuel interests and global leaders’ cowardice. Key observations:
- 5000 indigenous people were there, but unable to vote or attend closed door meetings.
- The power of protests – protests happened every day, most notable an Indigenous led “great people’s march” on the Middle Sat.
- US absence created a vacuum, and an opportunity. In an historic first, America did not send an official delegation. China took an unexpected leadership role.
- Implementation through side deals – not the main stage – such as the Belem pledge, committed signatories to quadruple sustainable fuels production and use by 2035.
- The Global transition text – more than 80 countries signed the text for a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels. But when the final deal was agreed, key references to fossil fuel phase out were missing. Opposition from Saudi Arabia, India and other fuel producers watered it down.
Warming is going to exceed 1.5°C*. Humanity is living beyond limits.
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