The COP30 conference is progressing with Brazil aiming for early agreements on four key issues: finance, transparency, trade, and addressing the inadequacy of national climate plans. Concurrently, fifteen nations, including Germany and Belgium, have formally signed the Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change. Climate campaigners from WaterAid are actively advocating for water to be central to all climate strategies.
However, the event has also drawn scrutiny. Mexican climate activist Maria Reyes voiced concerns regarding the "militarization" of the conference space, noting it as the most militarized COP she has attended. The presence and messaging from the fossil fuel industry have also been highlighted, with TotalEnergies' Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanne present, and a recurring argument that "the climate has always changed" observed. Outside the venue, anti-fossil fuel protesters have gathered.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2025/nov/19/cop30-live-brazilian-president-lula-climate-summit-belem-latest-news-updates