UNFCCC
The Cop30, held in Belém, emphasized being a conference for cities but recorded no advances in the urban agenda in formal decisions. Despite intense mobilizations by subnational networks and entities like UN-Habitat, cities were excluded from central texts. This gap reflects inertia in the multilateral climate system.
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India has voiced strong support for Brazil's leadership at the COP30 climate summit and expressed satisfaction with several decisions made there. The country welcomed progress on adaptation funding and equity but stressed the need for developed nations to fulfill long-standing climate finance commitments. While praising the inclusive approach, India stopped short of declaring the summit a full success on preventing climate change.