Thousands march in Brazil town hosting COP30 for climate justice
Summary
Thousands of people gathered in Belem, Brazil, during the COP30 climate talks to protest and demand action for climate justice. The protest highlighted issues like fossil fuel dependence, the rights of Indigenous people, and financial support for poorer nations to address climate change.Key Facts
- The protest took place in Belem, an Amazonian city hosting the COP30 climate talks.
- Tens of thousands of people participated, making it the largest protest at a UN climate summit in years.
- Participants included Indigenous people and activists who staged a mock funeral for fossil fuels.
- This is the first major protest outside the annual climate talks since COP26 in Glasgow four years ago.
- The demonstration was organized as the “Great People’s March” and followed Indigenous-led protests.
- Protesters called for more Indigenous representation and reparations for environmental damages.
- Authorities deployed soldiers to secure the COP30 venue during the protest.
- COP30 negotiations faced deadlock, with disputes over trade and climate targets.
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