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Five key issues at the UN climate summit in Brazil – and why they matter to you and the planet

The world’s most important climate summit – known this year as Cop30 – has begun in the Amazonian port city of Belém, Brazil. It promises to be contentious: key countries haven’t submitted new climate plans, and negotiations are held up by disputes over who should pay for climate action.

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'Hypocrite and Out of Touch': Prince William Slammed For Flying On a Plane to Attend Climate Change Award

Prince William criticised for flying on a plane for 8,800 kilometres to Brazil for the Earthshot Prize, with many calling it 'hypocritical' given his role in promoting climate action.

International Business Times UK

Agenda for Cop30 agreed as crucial climate talks begin – as it happened

Ministers and high-ranking officials from nearly 200 countries have gathered in the Amazonian city of Belem, with Brazil insisting this will be ‘the Cop of implementation’

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COP30: EU backs global carbon market alliance to crack down on CO2 emissions

The European Union and Brazil urged other countries to embrace mechanisms that put a price on carbon and develop carbon markets to finance global climate action. Critics argue the decision could undermine domestic climate ambition and jeopardise financing for restoring natural carbon sinks.

Euronews

Cop30: Key questions about the UN climate conference

We outline what is on the agenda and how the world is doing on climate.

Evening Standard

Monday briefing: What to expect from Cop30 as the crucial climate conference kicks off in Brazil

In today’s newsletter: As the world’s leaders gather in Brazil, the urgency of the climate crisis collides with political inertia. The Guardian’s journalists will be following all the stories from Belém

The Guardian - UK

Biggest polluters skip COP30 for Europe to pick up climate tab

Leaders of the United States, China and India, the world's three biggest polluters, won't attend the COP30 in Brazil as the European Union promises to stay engaged but faces financing hurdles at home.

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

Brazil’s André Corrêa do Lago says countries should follow China’s lead on clean energy as conference begins

The Guardian - UK

From net zero to NDCs: your comprehensive Cop30 jargon buster

Brief explanations of 19 key terms likely to be heard at the Cop30 summit in Brazil

The Guardian - UK

Q&A: what are the main issues at Cop30 and why do they matter?

Cop returns to its Brazilian roots and attempts to map a path to crucial emissions cuts that navigates financial, scientific and ethical aspects of the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

COP30: What to expect from this year's UN climate talks

This year's climate summit is set to spotlight Indigenous peoples, forests and how to adjust course on the Paris Agreement.

Euronews

UN climate talks start with nations pushing for action despite broken consensus

The UK will be focused on discussing how to accelerate climate action as well as defending multilaterialism itself.

Evening Standard

Swinney calls for swift and decisive action in tackling climate crisis

Gillian Martin is representing Scotland at the Cop30 summit in Brazil.

The Independent UK

Brazil claims to be an environmental leader. Are they?

World leaders and delegates are meeting in the northern Brazilian city of Belém for COP30, this year’s major UN climate summit.

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Forests, finance, fossils: climate talks hit full steam

The main event of the two-week United Nations COP30 summit comes at a pivotal time for global action on climate change.

The Guardian - UK

‘Existential and urgent’: what impact will ICJ climate ruling have on Cop30?

Decision by international court of justice hailed as a gamechanger for climate justice and accountability

The Guardian - UK

Amid squabbles, bombast and competing interests, what can Cop30 achieve?

Climate summit in Brazil needs to find way to stop global heating accelerating amid stark divisions

The Conversation

Land is Africa’s best hope for climate adaptation: it must be the focus at COP30

Agriculture, forestry and other land uses together account for about 62% of Africa’s greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, land degradation, deforestation and biodiversity loss are eroding Africa’s resilience.

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The Independent UK

Prince William hits out at big business for ‘falling short’ in tackling climate change

William blasted major companies for ‘not doing nearly enough’ after a tour of Brazil for the Earthshot Prize awards and Cop30 summit

Radio France Internationale

From crisis to hope, the Amazon’s call for climate justice defines Cop30

From rising seas to raging floods, global leaders in Belem are confronting the human cost of climate change – and the chance to chart a fairer future.

The Independent UK

What to know about COP30, this year's UN climate talks

World leaders, activists, experts and many more are in or headed to Brazil for this year's annual United Nations climate talks

The Guardian - UK

Lula’s balancing act: Cop30 Amazon summit juggles climate and social priorities

Brazil’s president welcomes world leaders while navigating divided government, promising action on deforestation and emissions

Euronews

Despite widespread belief in climate policy, disinformation still seeds doubt ahead of COP30

A new report looks at the climate disinformation online ecosystem

Euronews

Europeans largely skip Latin American summit under Donald Trump's shadow

Top European leadership is set to skip the EU-CELAC summit on Sunday marked by tensions between the United States and Colombia. Donald Trump is also pursuing an aggressive policy on Venezuela, with Nicolás Maduro in focus. Europeans cite low attendance to cancel summit participation.

The Guardian - UK

Less arguing, more action: will Brazil’s unorthodox approach to Cop30 work?

Host uses Indigenous concepts and changes agenda to help delegates agree on ways to meet existing climate goals

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