Brazil Ends COP30 Summit Without Fossil Fuel Phasing Pledge, Despite European Pressure.
In a last-minute deal reached after intense negotiations, nearly 200 countries have agreed on a new climate agreement at the COP30 summit in Brazil. The decision, announced by Brazilian diplomat Andre Correa do Lago as he brought down his gavel to signal consensus, has been met with mixed reactions from participants.
The European Union had pushed for language aimed at phasing out fossil fuels, but its efforts were rebuffed by several Arab nations and oil-exporting countries like Saudi Arabia, which opposed such a move.
Despite this, the agreement includes steps to accelerate climate action, review trade barriers, and significantly boost financial support for developing countries vulnerable to extreme weather events.
The draft deal announced on Saturday reveals that countries have agreed to increase their efforts in speeding up climate response and reducing emissions.
However, fossil fuel phase-out plans were not included in the main accord, sparking disappointment among those who had pushed for such a measure.
Instead, the Brazilian presidency has decided to publish side texts outlining strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and protecting forests.
The move was made as negotiations on these issues failed to produce consensus.
"We did not have maturity to reach consensus," President Correa do Lago said in an announcement, adding that publishing the texts under his presidency would lead to tangible results.
This development has sparked relief among supporters of stronger climate measures but disappointment among those who had hoped for more decisive action from COP30.
Separately, a G20 meeting in South Africa expressed its commitment to addressing the crisis, taking aim at US President Donald Trump's stance on climate change.
In a last-minute deal reached after intense negotiations, nearly 200 countries have agreed on a new climate agreement at the COP30 summit in Brazil. The decision, announced by Brazilian diplomat Andre Correa do Lago as he brought down his gavel to signal consensus, has been met with mixed reactions from participants.
The European Union had pushed for language aimed at phasing out fossil fuels, but its efforts were rebuffed by several Arab nations and oil-exporting countries like Saudi Arabia, which opposed such a move.
Despite this, the agreement includes steps to accelerate climate action, review trade barriers, and significantly boost financial support for developing countries vulnerable to extreme weather events.
The draft deal announced on Saturday reveals that countries have agreed to increase their efforts in speeding up climate response and reducing emissions.
However, fossil fuel phase-out plans were not included in the main accord, sparking disappointment among those who had pushed for such a measure.
Instead, the Brazilian presidency has decided to publish side texts outlining strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and protecting forests.
The move was made as negotiations on these issues failed to produce consensus.
"We did not have maturity to reach consensus," President Correa do Lago said in an announcement, adding that publishing the texts under his presidency would lead to tangible results.
This development has sparked relief among supporters of stronger climate measures but disappointment among those who had hoped for more decisive action from COP30.
Separately, a G20 meeting in South Africa expressed its commitment to addressing the crisis, taking aim at US President Donald Trump's stance on climate change.
. It's clear that countries still have a long way to go before they can agree on major policy changes. The fact that oil-exporting countries like Saudi Arabia were able to block the fossil fuel phase-out plans is a big indicator of just how entrenched their interests are in the current energy landscape 
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. While Brazil was trying to publish side texts that could help pave the way for stronger climate action, the EU's efforts were rebuffed by some countries.
. It may not be as comprehensive as some people had hoped, but it's a start 
. And hey, who knows? Maybe these side texts will lead to something even better in the future 
I'm kinda disappointed that countries couldn't agree on phasing out fossil fuels 
. The EU and other countries were pushing for a clear plan to stop using oil and gas, but some countries just didn't want to do that 
. It's like they're more worried about their own economies than the future of our planet 
. I get it, there are trade-offs and complicated issues to deal with, but can't we find a way to make progress on this? 
At least the draft deal has some good stuff in it, like helping developing countries with climate change... that's a start, right? 
. It sounds like they’re trying to do something, but it’s not as concrete as having that phase-out deal. I guess it’s a start or something 
. Maybe we’ll get more momentum on this whole climate thing soon 
and boosting financial support 
... back in my day we didn't even have to think about climate change, it was all just a distant threat. And now here we are, trying to figure out how to save the planet? It's like, come on guys! We should've done this 20 years ago.
. I mean, I get it, it's hard to agree on things when you got countries like Saudi Arabia in the mix... but can't we just work together?
... countries are actually agreeing to take action and support each other. And those side texts? Maybe they'll lead to something tangible after all. Fingers crossed! 
. and the fact that they're boosting financial support for developing countries is a big win too 
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. so fingers crossed it'll all come together eventually... but we need to stay vigilant and keep pushing for stronger action 
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. And what's with all the mixed reactions? Some people are relieved that the summit ended without a major breakdown, while others are still feeling pretty frustrated 
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like, if the eu had put some real pressure on it, maybe we would've seen some serious commitments. now it just feels like they're kicking the can down the road a bit... and publishing side texts isn't gonna cut it for all those who really need some concrete action on this 
anyway its still a good step towards reducing emissions and protecting forests, but like cmon guys gotta be more serious on this climate stuff 
. anywayz, at least Brazil came through with those side texts, i guess that's better than nothing? maybe we'll finally see some progress on reducing emissions? 