COP30: TAFF decision had fewer opponents than stated by the Presidency

A COP decision on a fossil fuel phase-out allegedly failed due to resistance from many countries, the COP Presidency said in Belém. However, research shows that the number of opponents was enormously overestimated.

02. December 2025
(251123) -- BELEM, Nov. 23, 2025 -- President of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) Andre Correa do Lago (2nd L, front) discusses with UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell (1st L, front) and other staff members during a plenary session of the COP30 in Belem, Brazil, on Nov. 22, 2025. The COP30 on Saturday approved a document titled Global Mutirao: Uniting humanity in a global mobilization against climate change during its closing session. (Photo by Xinhua) BRAZIL-BELEM-COP30-DOCUMENT-APPROVAL LucioxTavora
COP30: Confusion at the closing plenary session. (IMAGO / Xinhua)

Sign up now and continue reading immediately

No credit card details required. No automatic renewal.

Sie haben bereits das Table.Briefing Abonnement?

Anmelden und weiterlesen

Last updated: 02. December 2025