COP30 misses deadline on final agreement

The Hindu
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COP30 in Belem, Brazil, missed its deadline for a final agreement, lacking significant commitments on fossil fuels. This is crucial as it impacts global climate goals.
COP30 misses deadline on final agreement
Why it matters
The COP30 climate summit, held in Belem, Brazil, has missed its deadline for a final agreement, continuing a trend of delayed negotiations. As of November 22, 2025, countries had not reached a consensus, prompting the proceedings to extend beyond the planned conclusion. The final text presented by COP President Andrei Lago showed little change from earlier drafts and notably omitted references to fossil fuels. This has disappointed many negotiators, particularly from Europe and over 80 other nations. While the text emphasizes the need to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 °C and calls for diverse funding sources, critics argue that it lacks concrete commitments. Observers have expressed concern that the summit has not produced substantial progress in addressing the climate crisis.
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