Developing Nations Urge Action on Climate Before Key Summit in Brazil

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Developing countries are urging wealthier nations to act decisively on climate change ahead of the critical COP30 summit scheduled for November in Belém, Brazil. Diplomatic efforts are focused on bridging divisions exacerbated by U.S. President Donald Trump's approach, as officials warn that the goal of limiting global temperature rise is at risk. Ali Mohamed, chair of the African group of negotiators, emphasized that Africa, contributing less than 4% of global emissions, suffers disproportionately from climate impacts and called for accountability from G20 nations.

Furthermore, vulnerable nations expressed a need for significant financial support to combat climate consequences, with Evans Njewa of the least developed countries group stating that adaptation efforts are of utmost priority. COP30 comes on the heels of COP29's unfulfilled promises of climate financing, which left many in the developing world dissatisfied. Experts note that the upcoming summit represents one of the last opportunities to enact stringent national plans crucial for maintaining temperature rise within safe limits, underlining the importance of financial commitments from developed nations.

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