In conversation with Channel EJournalist Patricio de la Parra He questioned the lack of concrete commitments at COP30 and warned of the Brazilian government’s inconsistencies on environmental matters.
A summit marked by absences and unfulfilled promises
from brazil, From the bar He described the not-so-encouraging forecast for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), held in the city of Belém. “Yesterday, the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP30) officially began, preceded by a summit of the highest authorities, but unfortunately there were no very important countries like the United States, India, Russia, Canada or Argentina.“, he pointed out.
The journalist pointed out that the event coincides with the ten-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement, an agreement that, as he put it, ““It has not achieved the results expected.” “The Paris Agreement is ten years old and has gone absolutely nowhere.”“He said forcefully.
Among the most important issues, he pointed to the proposal of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to create a permanent fund for tropical forests, aiming to raise $125 billion. but, “So far, only 5,500 million have been committed, of which 1,000 million have been provided by the Brazilian government itself, and it is not known where it will come from.He explained.
From the bar It also highlighted the doubts of European countries. “Germany has already said that it will not participate in the fund because it does not trust governments that can change from one day to the next“He explained in detail. Also, China, India and other members of the BRICS group did not send important delegations.
Environmental contradictions and criticisms of Brazilian spending
The journalist questioned the lack of coherence between the Brazilian government’s environmental rhetoric and its actions. “It is impossible to discuss the energy transition while allowing oil exploration in the Amazon basinIn reference to the recent license for Petrobras to explore for hydrocarbons in the region.
From the bar He also highlighted the logistical shortcomings and high costs of the event. “Belém, a city of 1,300,000 people, was not prepared to receive 50,000 people.“, he pointed out and denounced.”Additional millionaire fees and 30% commissions for organizers“.
Regarding the national context, he added:Brazil is facing climate tragedies in the south of the country, where hurricanes have destroyed cities, while the government does not anticipate or prevent these events.“.
The specialist highlighted President Lula’s contradictions: “While he talks about independence from fossil fuels, he uses 1,200 liters of diesel per hour on his official yacht” he commented sarcastically.
Finally, he warned that large companies are not showing commitment either: “Companies won’t invest trillions of dollars in something that doesn’t generate profits. Hence, it is impossible to advance a real transition“, Detained.
By closing, From the bar He was categorical: “There is too much rhetoric and too little effectiveness. Everyone knows that something must be done, but the most polluting countries are not interested“
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