Fossil Fuels
Cop30 ends with tense agreement and 27-hour delay in Belém
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The Cop30, the UN climate conference in Belém, ended on Saturday (22) almost 27 hours late, after tense negotiations that resulted in a final agreement without Brazil's plan for reducing fossil fuels. The text advanced on adaptation financing and recognized the roles of indigenous and afrodescendant communities, but disappointed NGOs for lacking ambition on emissions. Tensions marked the final plenary, with criticism from Colombia and defense of the Brazilian presidency.
What began as escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz in mid-March 2026 has evolved into a full-scale war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, with the strait blockaded since early March. This vital chokepoint for 20% of global oil and natural gas shipments has ignited the most severe energy crisis in modern history, causing critical fuel shortages in 25 countries.
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Colombia and the Netherlands hosted a conference in Santa Marta, attended by 57 countries, to develop roadmaps for phasing out fossil fuels. Major emitters like China and the US did not participate. Participants committed to national plans ahead of future meetings.
Filipino climate activists at the UN COP30 summit in Brazil have called on the Philippine delegation to speak out against the lack of a fossil fuel phaseout plan in negotiations. They describe the government's silence as a diplomatic and moral failure amid recent devastating typhoons at home. The latest draft text omits the roadmap, stalling talks on a just energy transition.
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The 12th day of COP30 in Belém ended without consensus, as the new draft of the final decision removed mentions of a roadmap to end fossil fuels and the plan to zero deforestation. About 30 nations threaten to block the agreement, extending talks over the weekend. Tensions rose after a pavilion fire and CAN's satirical awards.
A new report from Public Citizen and the Revolving Door Project identifies 43 individuals with fossil fuel industry ties among 111 nominees and appointees to key environmental and energy agencies. The analysis highlights swift appointments favoring oil and gas interests, including Cabinet members like Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Critics warn of aggressive policies undermining renewable energy and climate protections.