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COP30: Brazil promotes largest Indigenous participation in history of the conference

Brazil invested in a number of initiatives and programmes to strengthen the representation of Indigenous peoples. Around 3,000 Indigenous people are expected to attend the 12-day summit in Brazil’s Amazon city of Belém.

Euronews

'A big scandal': Outrage over Brazil cutting down 100,000 Amazon rainforest trees to build road for Cop30

US President Donald Trump has criticised the building of a new highway in the Amazon for the Cop30 climate summit

Evening Standard

From the Andes to the Amazon: a six-week riverboat adventure to Belém, Brazil’s gateway to the river

Visiting the city hosting the Cop30 conference brings with it questions about farming, tourism and sustainability

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Five key issues at the UN climate summit in Brazil – and why they matter to you and the planet

The world’s most important climate summit – known this year as Cop30 – has begun in the Amazonian port city of Belém, Brazil. It promises to be contentious: key countries haven’t submitted new climate plans, and negotiations are held up by disputes over who should pay for climate action.

The Conversation

'Hypocrite and Out of Touch': Prince William Slammed For Flying On a Plane to Attend Climate Change Award

Prince William criticised for flying on a plane for 8,800 kilometres to Brazil for the Earthshot Prize, with many calling it 'hypocritical' given his role in promoting climate action.

International Business Times UK

Cop30 opens in Brazil, exposing global rifts on fossil fuels and finance

The 30th UN climate summit opens in the Brazilian Amazon on Monday as nations fall short on emissions pledges and the world edges closer to dangerous warming. Fewer than half of all countries have updated their climate plans, while political rifts cloud hopes of progress on phasing out fossil fuels.

Radio France Internationale

COP30: What to expect from this year's UN climate talks

This year's climate summit is set to spotlight Indigenous peoples, forests and how to adjust course on the Paris Agreement.

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Brazil claims to be an environmental leader. Are they?

World leaders and delegates are meeting in the northern Brazilian city of Belém for COP30, this year’s major UN climate summit.

The Conversation

From Target To Triumph: Leonardo DiCaprio Backs Amazon Activist Once Falsely Accused By Bolsonaro

Leonardo DiCaprio backs a Brazilian activist once accused by Bolsonaro of burning the Amazon, turning a smear into a global environmental partnership.

International Business Times UK

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

Global climate talks are taking place in the Amazon - the "lungs of the world" - as political headwinds threaten to blow multinational collaboration off course.

AAP

From crisis to hope, the Amazon’s call for climate justice defines Cop30

From rising seas to raging floods, global leaders in Belem are confronting the human cost of climate change – and the chance to chart a fairer future.

Radio France Internationale

Prince William receives gifts from indigenous community leaders on final stop of Brazil trip

Watch as the Prince of Wales receives gifts from indigenous leaders during a visit to the Amazon rainforest.

The Independent UK

Brazilian environmentalist gets funded by DiCaprio after false forest fire accusation by Bolsonaro

Being falsely accused of setting fire in the Amazon with funds from Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has become a blessing in disguise for Caetano Scannavino

The Independent UK

Lula’s balancing act: Cop30 Amazon summit juggles climate and social priorities

Brazil’s president welcomes world leaders while navigating divided government, promising action on deforestation and emissions

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Evening Standard

Ed Miliband urges progressives to unite around green policies ahead of Cop30

World leaders are gathering in the Amazon city of Belem for the United Nations climate summit against a gloomy background.

The Independent UK

Mercury treaty summit criticized for inaction on gold mining crisis

A global mercury summit in Geneva has faced criticism from environmental and Indigenous groups for failing to act on mercury use in small-scale gold mining, the world’s top source of mercury pollution and a growing threat to the Amazon

Evening Standard

Prince of Wales pledges support for Brazilian indigenous communities

William described the group of indigenous leaders safeguarding the Amazon rainforest as ‘guardians’.

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Why is Sebastian Vettel at the 2025 Brazil Grand Prix?

Sebastian Vettel has returned to Interlagos for the Brazil Grand Prix to promote protection of the Amazon rainforest

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The Conversation

A psychedelic tour of Earth’s ecosystems – from the desert to Siberia

Every mind-bending molecule in nature has an evolutionary origin; a defence against being eaten, a lure for pollinators, or perhaps a happy biochemical accident. Though they seem extraordinary, life has evolved psychedelic molecules that alter consciousness across almost every ecosystem.

Evening Standard

William to end first trip to Brazil by meeting Indigenous peoples

This week the prince pledged to back those “standing up and defending nature” with a new fund covering indigenous advocates protecting the Amazon.

The Conversation

Geopolitics, backsliding and progress: here’s what to expect at this year’s COP30 global climate talks

Along with delegates from all over the world, I’ll be heading to the United Nations COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian Amazon city of Belém. Like many others, I’m unsure what to expect.

The Guardian - UK

Amazon lakes hit ‘unbearable’ hot-tub temperatures amid mass die-offs of pink river dolphins – study

Droughts and heatwaves causing water in some areas to reach 41C, killing fish and endangered dolphins, say researchers

The Guardian - UK

Who are the major players at Cop30 and what do they want?

Delegates from global giants and smaller nations expected to clash at Brazilian summit over how to tackle the climate crisis and who should pay

LiveScience

Global warming is forcing Earth's systems toward 'doom loop' tipping points. Can we avoid them?

Earth may be on the verge of crossing several climate change tipping points that could have irreversible and devastating consequences. Here's everything you need to know about these "points of no return."

The Independent UK

UN climate summit kicks off in Brazil's Amazon with hopes for action despite US absence

World leaders are gathering in a coastal city in the Brazilian Amazon for the U.N.'s annual climate summit

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