The GGA indicators were adopted in the face of fierce resistance and have the potential to trigger conflict in the future. A tripling of adaptation funding is coming, a roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels is not: Here are the most important results of COP30.
By Alexandra Endres, Lukas Knigge and Nico Beckert
The COP30 ended one day late. Multilateralism, the Paris Agreement and the UNFCCC process were retained as minimal goals. Only minor progress was made on phasing out fossil fuels, adaptation financing and forest protection.
By Bernhard Pötter and Lukas Knigge
By drafting a contentious final text, the COP Presidency has upset all those calling for an end to fossil fuels. Is this a strategy or a miscalculation? Time is running out for a successful deal in Belém.
By Bernhard Pötter and Lukas Knigge
On Friday morning, the COP Presidency published its long-awaited draft texts. A tripling of adaptation finance is included, albeit in a weaker form than some had hoped. But the major upset is the lack of a fossil fuel phase-out.
By Lukas Knigge, Alexandra Endres and Nico Beckert
At previous COPs, the fulfillment of hundreds of voluntary commitments and promises was never monitored. Brazil’s COP presidency has now provided greater clarity: The Action Agenda is intended to show how COP resolutions can be implemented on the ground.
By Bernhard Pötter
COP30 is supposed to adopt a Gender Action Plan to promote gender-equitable climate action. But it is currently in danger of failing due to resistance from some countries.
By Lisa Kuner
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva traveled back to Belém on Wednesday to provide a renewed impetus to negotiations at COP30. He met delegations and ministers throughout the day, which added momentum and delivered results.
By Lukas Knigge
In Austria, a funding program for key research and model regions has stalled. The funds for 2025 have not yet been released. And it remains uncertain how much will be disbursed and when. The relevant ministries are keeping a low profile.
By Lukas Bayer
At COP30, the horse trading for wording and compromise is underway: On Tuesday, the Presidency published the first draft texts which reveal the initial outline of a possible negotiated outcome. In particular, a push to phase out fossil fuels is gathering pace.
By Lukas Knigge, Alexandra Endres and Nico Beckert
Over 300 agricultural lobbyists are accredited at the COP30 climate conference. The agricultural industry presents itself as a problem solver but is delaying effective action to mitigate climate change.
By Lisa Kuner
