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World leaders gather for second day of COP30 meetings in Brazil, seeking climate change solutions

World leaders gather for second day of COP30 meetings in Brazil, seeking climate change solutions

Summary

World leaders are meeting in Brazil for the second day of climate talks. A proposal was made to create a fund aimed at protecting tropical forests by paying countries to keep their trees, using money from wealthier nations and investors. Norway has pledged $3 billion to support the initiative.

Key Facts

  • World leaders are in Belem, Brazil, for climate discussions at COP30.
  • Brazil's President Lula proposed the "Tropical Forests Forever Facility" fund.
  • The fund aims to pay 74 developing countries to conserve their forests.
  • Financing will come from loans rather than donations.
  • Norway has pledged $3 billion to the fund.
  • The UK and Germany are expected to announce their contributions.
  • The fund plans to allocate 20% of funds to Indigenous communities.
  • China, the US, and India were absent from the initial gatherings.
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