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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Fiona Harvey in Belém

Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for tackling climate crisis, says Cop30 chief

A solar farm in Yili, China. André Corrêa do Lago: ‘China is coming up with solutions that are for everyone, not just China.’
A solar farm in Yili, China. André Corrêa do Lago: ‘China is coming up with solutions that are for everyone, not just China.’ Photograph: Costfoto/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock

Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for combating the climate crisis while China is surging ahead in producing and using clean energy equipment, the president of the UN climate talks has said.

More countries should follow China’s lead instead of complaining about being outcompeted, said André Corrêa do Lago, the Brazilian diplomat in charge of the Cop30 conference, which begins on Monday.

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