Brazil’s leadership at COP30 didn’t wrap up in Belém last month – it’s just getting started. André Corrêa do Lago, president of COP30, sat down with CGTN’s Paulo Cabral to dish on what the conference achieved and what’s coming next. Spoiler: the fossil fuel phase-out debate is heating up 🔥.
When the COP30 curtains closed in November 2025, delegates from around the globe left without a clear consensus on phasing out coal, oil, and gas. “We hit the accelerator on discussions, but we didn’t cross the finish line,” says Corrêa do Lago. So, what went down?
Key wins? Brazil secured stronger language on climate finance for developing nations and ramped up commitments to nature-based solutions like reforestation 🌳. Yet the fossil fuel ask didn’t make the cut – a reminder that big shifts need big conversations.
Looking ahead, Brazil plans to keep the momentum alive. Corrêa do Lago teases regional hubs across South America hosting follow-up workshops. “This is not a once-a-year gig. We’re building a living dialogue,” he explains. Expect virtual town halls and community-driven projects to scale ideas between now and next year’s COP31.
For young changemakers in South and Southeast Asia, this means more digital platforms to plug into. Whether you’re a sustainability intern in Jakarta or a climate blogger in Mumbai, there’s a seat at the virtual table. And who knows – your project could be the spark that drives the next consensus 🚀.
Keep an eye on Brazil’s next moves as the globe races to keep warming under 1.5°C. The COP30 presidency is betting on continuous collaboration, tech-driven solutions, and, of course, you. Stay tuned for the next chapter in global climate action! 🌍✨
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Exclusive: The president of COP30 talks fossil fuels, climate change
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