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COP30 must deliver binding mechanisms to address climate change, not empty promises

The Brazilian head of COP30 emphasized the need for binding climate mechanisms to address climate change rather than empty promises.
Calls for reform in the UN climate negotiations have highlighted the perceived ineffectiveness of previous talks.
Andre Correa do Lago criticized the perception that COP summits yield limited results, stating that a new approach is necessary to implement agreements.
Correa do Lago invoked the Indigenous concept of 'mutirao' to encourage collective action against climate change, declaring, 'Humanity needs you.

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Nature

COP30 must deliver binding mechanisms to address climate change, not empty promises

Nature, Published online: 11 March 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-00714-yCOP30 must deliver binding mechanisms to address climate change, not empty promises

3 days ago·United Kingdom

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UN climate summits must deliver on promises: COP30 head

The Brazilian head of the next UN climate conference acknowledged Monday the limitations of such global negotiations, and the need to deliver on promises made at these summits.

3 days ago

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EBC

Marina Silva defends letter from the president of COP30

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Marina Silva, stated this Wednesday (12th) that Brazil's commitment to move away from the fossil fuel market was implied in the letter from the presidency of the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30). The defense against the content of the message, signed by diplomat André Corrêa do Lago, took place in São Paulo at the 5th State Environmental Conference. The lack of greater empha…

20 hours ago·Quadra, Brazil

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Oxfam France

Oxfam's reaction to COP30 Presidency's first letter - Oxfam France

In response to the COP30 Presidency's first letter, Oxfam Brazil Executive Director Viviana Santiago said: "The COP30 Presidency's first letter has a strong symbolic dimension and takes on an inspiring tone, but words alone are not enough. Climate justice requires concrete action and real inclusion of the people most affected by the crisis: black communities, indigenous peoples, women, youth and peripheral areas. Without clear commitments to equ…

1 day ago

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esthinktank.com

Lack of Politics and Lack of Outcomes? Understanding EU’s Stance at the COP29 and its Implications for COP30

Written by: Pola Zabuska Edited by: Benjamin Koponen Abstract The COP29 negotiations were finalised a few months ago. Since then, new questions have emerged about the outcomes it produced. Specifically, the implications for the European Union (EU) climate policy-making must be analysed. This article delves into the COP decision-making procedures. First, it explains the EU

2 days ago

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turkiyetoday.com

COP30 head calls for action beyond talks in climate negotiations - Türkiye Today

Andre Correa do Lago, president of the upcoming COP30 summit, acknowledged that after decades of United Nations climate summits, the current model of negotiations is facing limitations. He stressed the need for climate talks to move beyond discussions and focus more on implementing agreements, especially after the Paris Agreement, which he believes is effective but needs more work. Recommended'Blue Talks' event in Ankara highlights ocean action,…

2 days ago·Istanbul, Türkiye

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