Lula da Silva called for the defeat of climate deniers at the opening of the summit in Belém

“It is time for us to defeat the deniers.” With this strong statement, the President said Lula da Silva Deliberations opened today Thirtieth Conference of the Parties In Belém, the capital of Pará state.

But he was not the only international leader to question in strong terms those who assert that climate change “does not exist.” It is worth noting that Governor of CaliforniaDemocrat Gavin NewsomHe was surprised by his rudeness when he pointed out that he was in Brazil “due to the absence of members of the United States government.”

While passing through São Paulo on his way to the capital of the Amazon, the North American politician warned that “an ideological war is at stake at the federal level, whose interests are to follow the money.” “We are doubling down on the stupidity of the United States,” he concluded. For his denial stance.

Between the authorities 170 countries Attending the United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change, for which he emerged absence He was the American president Donald Trump.

As a promoter of hydrocarbon exploitation, Trump does not want to hear about anything to do with replacing fossil fuels. South American governments aligned with his position are following suit, including Argentina Javier Miley.

The first COP was held in 1995 in Berlin, but three years earlier, in Rio de Janeiro Echo-92Where the foundations were laid for subsequent conferences of the United Nations Climate Change Convention.

“From here emerged the great principles that have guided humanity over these three decades,” Lula said.

Concern about this issue comes from Disasters that struck Brazil Throughout 2025. First, consequences Violent floods in Rio Grande do Suland then The hurricane that struck ParanáWinds reaching speeds of 330 kilometers per hour caused deaths and destruction.

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But it was not the only country affected: Drought and fires in Europe and torrential floods in Southeast Asia “They have spread pain and suffering, especially in the most vulnerable communities.”

Human Rights Watch “The fossil fuel cycle (oil, coal, natural gas) threatens life, nature and human rights, especially those who live near the infrastructure that exploits these resources,” he warned.

In these populations, risks Cancer, cardiovascular disease and reproductive problemsamong other negative factors on health.

“Despite the historic commitment of the Conference of the Parties to abandon them, no significant progress has been made. At the same time, many governments plan to increase production supported by ongoing subsidies. Fossil fuels remain the main driver of the climate crisis, responsible for more than 80% of global carbon dioxide emissions,” the NGO concluded.

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In the same line, Amnesty International I remembered that it is the year 2024 world It exceeded the temperature level expected only for 2030: 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

“We are witnessing day by day the increasingly devastating effects of climate change,” the organization noted. This is why it calls for “the just and urgent elimination of fossil fuels” and considers it “essential to support low-income countries in their adaptation efforts.”

But the Brazilian Minister of Environment, Marina SilvaOne historic environmental leader warned that “gas and oil cannot be given up by decree.”

If we do, “there will be a global energy collapse.” For this reason, the Brazilian government stresses the necessity of this Using oil company profits to finance the energy transitionIn an effort to achieve a balance between development and sustainability.

By Eleonora Gosman