It's go time for planet Earth 🌍 – global leaders touched down in Belem, Brazil on November 6 for a high-stakes, two-day climate summit that's all about urgent action.
Brazil's President Lula kicked things off with a wake-up call: we've already crossed 1.5°C above pre-industrial temps, and the science is crystal clear – the clock's ticking ⏰.
From scorching heatwaves in Delhi to flash floods in Jakarta and rising tides threatening the Mekong Delta, the impacts are personal for billions across South and Southeast Asia. Leaders are hashing out plans on cutting greenhouse gases, boosting clean energy, and protecting nature – because let's be real, our future depends on it.
What's next? This summit sets the stage for the UN COP30 conference next week. With COP30 on the horizon, all eyes are on policy pledges, tech innovations (think solar farms and smart grids 🔋), and how governments can support young changemakers.
Why should you care? Whether you're studying sustainability at university, building a startup, or just scrolling for the latest news on your phone, this moment matters. It's time to raise your voice, demand greener choices from brands and leaders, and roll up your sleeves for local action.
Stay tuned for updates as we track decisive moves from the summit and beyond – because saving the planet is a team sport, and every play counts! 🌱🔥
Reported from Belem, Brazil, by Paulo Cabral.
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Global leaders warn world out of time at Brazil climate summit
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