US EditionCOP30 Struggles over Fossil Fuels as Indigenous Groups Demand Protection for Amazon
Indigenous groups demand protection of the Amazon and call for stronger fossil fuel phase-out measures as negotiators from 195 countries debate amid rising tensions.
- At the midpoint of COP30 in Belém, negotiators from 195 countries are working through the main agenda as thousands joined the 'Great People's March' on Saturday demanding urgent climate action.
- Raquel Wapichana, Indigenous activist, travelled nine hours from Roraima and said Indigenous protesters marched to protect land, rivers and ancestors amid threats from mining and agribusiness.
- Among the most theatrical moments was a 'funeral for fossil fuels' with a dozen mourners, two ghoul puppets, three coffins labeled `coal`, `oil`, `gas`, plus an actor named Krishna.
- Brazil and several others are pushing for a strong signal advancing the COP28 commitment to transitioning away from fossil fuels, while organisers agreed to handle contentious issues separately to avoid early deadlock before talks conclude on November 21.
- Momentum is building for a cover deal to show global climate unity even as the United States steps back, but Andrew Wilson warned the talks risk becoming `a washout` and delegates fear a weak response.
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Soon half-time is at the World Climate Conference in Belém and there is still no breakthrough on the Amazon. In addition to the exit from fossil fuels, the protection of the rainforest is the topic - and of course the money. By Jakob Mayr.
COP30 struggles over fossil fuels as Indigenous groups demand protection for Amazon
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Many raised paperboards and sheets also require the removal of fossil fuels
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