Overview
- The UN said protesters forced through barriers at the main entrance on Tuesday night, causing minor injuries to two security staff before guards restored control.
- Brazilian and UN authorities opened an investigation, and the conference venue is fully secured with formal negotiations continuing.
- A Bloomberg-reported letter from UN climate chief Simon Stiell urged Brazilian officials to fix security lapses, excessive heat and leaks at the site.
- Outside the official talks, a river flotilla and the opening of a People’s Summit drew hundreds as Indigenous leaders prepared a letter on land rights, forest protection and a just transition to submit to COP leadership.
- EU negotiators said four disputed agenda items are under presidency consultations rather than a simple North–South divide, as a new COP30 finance ministers’ report underscored a vast funding shortfall for emerging economies.