World leaders, rights groups react to COP30 climate deal
Summary
The United Nations COP30 climate conference ended with a new deal that calls for increased climate action worldwide but does not support phasing out fossil fuels. The agreement encourages wealthy countries to provide more financial aid to poorer nations for climate adaptation but does not clearly address reducing fossil fuel use.Key Facts
- COP30 took place in Belem, Brazil.
- The conference agreed to accelerate global climate action.
- There is no mention in the COP30 deal of phasing out fossil fuels.
- Developed countries are urged to triple their financial support to poorer nations for climate adaptation.
- Several countries that depend on fossil fuels resisted including a phase-out in the agreement.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres acknowledged progress but noted gaps in meeting scientific demands for climate action.
- Leaders and climate advocates expressed mixed reactions to the outcome.
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