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COP30 Opens in Belém With Forest Finance, Methane Push and Stark 1.5°C Warning

UN leaders say a 1.5°C overshoot now looks likely, pressing COP30 to convert recent pledges into near-term action.

Overview

  • Talks begin in Brazil without the United States under President Donald Trump and with key 2035 climate roadmaps still missing from several major emitters.
  • Brazil formally launches the Tropical Forest Forever Facility targeting $125 billion, with early pledges above $5 billion including $3 billion from Norway.
  • Official data show Brazilian Amazon deforestation fell 11% year over year to its lowest level since 2014, though recent drought and fires remain a concern.
  • The Green Climate Fund reports a record $3.26 billion raised this year, as the OECD says the $100 billion goal was probably met in 2023 and COP29 set a new $300 billion‑by‑2035 target with a $1.3 trillion aspiration including private finance.
  • Methane action is expected to advance at COP30, and Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced a new $100 million commitment to curb emissions, with France also preparing to push new solidarity contributions and fossil‑fuel phase‑out steps.