COP30 Climate Summit Faces Backlash Over Weak Fossil Fuel Pledge

COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, nears end with draft agreement causing concern. Nations proposed small steps to fight climate change, without strong commitments to move away from fossil fuels. European countries and low-lying Pacific island nations disappointed. Draft agreement includes brief mention of previous deal to transition from fossil fuels, but avoids naming them directly. Plan for a meeting next year to discuss related matters, with aim to triple funding by 2035 to help less wealthy countries adapt to climate change. Poorer countries feel funding is still not enough, as they had pushed for a 2030 deadline to address severe impacts of climate change. Summit faced challenges due to absence of the United States, which is expected to reject any outcome. Ongoing negotiations highlight difficulties in reaching a consensus on climate action among diverse global interests.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.