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Protests Jolt COP30 in Belém as Presidency Weighs Stronger Final Text

Public protests are increasing pressure on stalled talks ahead of ministerial negotiations.

Overview

  • About 90–100 Munduruku protesters blocked the main entrance on Friday for roughly 90 minutes, forcing delegate rerouting before COP president André Corrêa do Lago engaged them and the gate reopened.
  • The UN climate secretariat described the blockade as peaceful, and images showed do Lago speaking with protesters and holding a participant’s baby during the dialogue.
  • The Munduruku demanded revocation of the National Hidrovías plan, cancellation of the Ferrogrão railway and clearer land demarcation, plus a meeting with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with no resolution announced.
  • Thousands marched in Belém on Saturday — organizers estimated around 70,000 — staging a symbolic ‘funeral for fossil fuels’ and urging stronger action on Amazon protection and climate justice.
  • Negotiations have stalled over finance, adaptation and a possible fossil‑fuel roadmap, with the presidency moving disputes to ministers next week and considering a broader end‑of‑conference decision text.