Crowds march on doorstep of COP30 climate summit
Summary
Thousands of people in Belém, Brazil, protested outside the COP30 climate summit to demand an end to fossil fuels and advocate for Indigenous rights. This is the first time since 2021 that protests have been allowed outside the UN climate talks. Nearly 200 countries are gathering at the summit to discuss ways to combat climate change.Key Facts
- The COP30 climate summit is taking place in Belém, Brazil.
- Thousands of protesters marched outside the summit, advocating against fossil fuel use.
- Demonstrators carried three large coffins labeled Oil, Coal, and Gas.
- It's the first time since 2021 that public protests are allowed outside the UN climate talks.
- Indigenous groups and activists participated, calling for legal recognition of Indigenous lands.
- Smaller, related protests occurred in other countries, including the UK.
- An incident on Tuesday saw protesters breaking through security, causing minor injuries and damage.
- Nearly 200 countries are discussing climate change strategies at COP30.
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