Why in News?
COP30 begins in Belém, Brazil, focusing on restoring credibility of global climate negotiations, as 30 years of COPs have yielded limited climate impact. Developing nations are frustrated over inadequate climate finance and technology, while the US has again exited the Paris Agreement.
Description:
| Parameter | Key Fact |
| Location of COP30 | Belém, Brazil (Amazon Rainforest) |
| Tagline emerging | “COP of Truth” |
| Symbolism | Amazon = Lungs of the planet + frontline climate battle |
| Historical link | Rio 1992 Earth Summit happened in Brazil |
Brazil’s Leadership Highlights:
- Amazon deforestation reduced by 50% in the last 2 years.
- 88% electricity from renewables (hydro / wind / solar / biofuel).
- New climate finance innovation – Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF)
→ Rewards nations for keeping forests standing.
→ Brazil started with $1 billion.
- NDC target: Reduction of emissions by 59% – 67%.
Major Global Governance Proposal:
- Create a UN Climate Change Council – linked to UN General Assembly.
- Reason: UNSC paralysis + lack of climate enforcement mechanism.
- Aim: accountability + enforceable climate commitments (NOT voluntary only).
Climate Justice Angle:
- Common but Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) reaffirmed.
- Climate change is linked with poverty, hunger, energy access.
- Two billion lack clean cooking energy + 673 million still hungry → climate policy must place people at centre.
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