At COP30 in Dubai, senior representatives turned up the heat on real action 🌱. This week’s high-level segment kicked off with a clear message: no more talk, more steps forward.
On Monday (Nov 17), Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin urged tangible moves for a just energy transition and the eradication of illegal deforestation by 2030. Brazil has already slashed deforestation rates by 50% and is committed to keeping that momentum alive.
COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago announced an accelerated schedule: a first batch of proposals is due tomorrow, Nov 19, with a follow-up by Nov 21 🗓️. Key focus areas include funding for climate projects (climate finance) and plans to phase out coal, oil and gas.
Why this matters: decisions here will shape the global push toward renewables, protect forests from the Amazon to Southeast Asia, and determine if we can meet the 1.5°C warming goal. For our generation hustling from Manila to Mumbai, the stakes are real.
Stay tuned as COP30 races toward more ambitious outcomes before it wraps up—our future depends on it 🚀.
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Parties at COP30 call for stronger action to achieve real progress
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