The milestones of COP30 through the lens of a young climate activist
The personal experience of a young climate activist, Amanda Costa, at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP30, hosted in Belém, in the heart of the Amazon rainforest
Youth Forum at COP30 – Dedicated spaces exist; but when will power arrive?
The Youth Climate Forum was held during COP30, a key opportunity to give voice to young people’s climate concerns.
COP30 – “Ecocide in Gaza”: data and testimonials
At COP30, many organisations denounced the ecocide in Gaza, documenting the destruction of 86% of agricultural land and the resulting environmental collapse caused by contaminated water, waste, and shortage of fuel.
COP30 – The environmental costs of the Ukraine conflict amount to 46 billion dollars
From emissions equivalent to those of four European countries, to low-carbon reconstruction, Ukraine, at COP30, asks to take responsibility for the environmental damage caused by the war, and inaugurates a new chapter in international climate law.
COP30 – African Energy Leadership: The Continent’s Future Is 100% Renewable
Africa today stands before a concrete possibility: building a 100% renewable energy system by harnessing its enormous solar and wind potential across the continent. This path is the cheapest, creates millions of jobs, and offers a way out of historical and climate crises.
COP30 – Children and adolescents call for more participation and climate justice
At COP30, on the 17th of November, the day dedicated to childhood, adolescents outlined the challenges of their territories and the urgency of including young people in the decisions that concern their future.
COP30 – The hidden emissions of the military sector
The military sector represents one of the blind spots of global climate governance. It is responsible for a carbon footprint comparable to that of major economies, but it is still excluded from mandatory reporting.
COP30 – Brazil and mega-corporations in the dock
During COP30, the Júri Ancestral held a symbolic trial against Brazil and mega-corporations for violations against indigenous peoples.
COP30 – People’s Summit delivers political letter to the presidency
The People’s Summit delivered a document that defends ethical principles of anti-capitalist international solidarity and calls for a just energy transition.
COP30 – Towards the political week
The first week of COP30 closes between growing tensions and three unresolved knots: adaptation, climate finance and phasing out of fossil fuels. With the beginning of the political phase, the challenge is now in the hands of the ministers.