COP30 misses deadline on final agreement

The Hindu
The Hindu
2M ago
The failure to reach a consensus at COP30 highlights ongoing challenges in global climate negotiations, particularly regarding fossil fuel commitments and accountability.
COP30 misses deadline on final agreement

Key insights

  • 1

    Missed deadlines persist: COP30 continues the trend of delayed climate negotiations.

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    Lack of fossil fuel commitments: Final text fails to address fossil fuel phase-out.

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    Concerns from negotiators: European and global negotiators express disappointment.

A What happened
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.

Topics

World & Politics Policy & Regulation International Affairs Climate & Environment Climate Change

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