COP30 climate summit hears from countries suffering global warming harms

"There are growing calls for developed nations that produce the most gas emissions to take more responsibility. Leaders from countries suffering some of the most catastrophic effects of the global climate crisis, from hurricanes, floods and more, have urged the United Nations climate conference in Brazil, COP30, to take action. World leaders are gathered on the edge of the fast-dwindling Amazon rainforest in advance of Monday's official kickoff, with many focusing on better balancing the gap between developing nations and richer countries that produce most of the world's harmful gas emissions."

"Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has emphasised the need for a concrete roadmap to undo deforestation, overcome fossil fuels and mobilise the resources needed. Another initiative aims to create a shared global carbon market, where those who produce less emissions than their required targets could potentially receive credit and sell it to those who overshoot commitments."

"During the leaders' meeting on Friday, Haitian diplomat Smith Augustin said Hurricane Melissa devastated his country, while small island states are the least responsible for climate change. Kithure Kindiki, Kenya's vice president, said a previously once-in-a-century cycle of extreme droughts alternating with devastating floods continues to wipe out lives in the East African country, which experienced a deadly landslide last week."

World leaders convene at COP30 on the edge of the shrinking Amazon to press developed nations for greater responsibility for greenhouse gas emissions. Calls focus on balancing emissions and support between richer and developing countries. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urges a concrete roadmap to reverse deforestation, phase out fossil fuels and mobilise necessary resources. Proposals include a shared global carbon market enabling credits to be traded between over- and under-performing countries. Richer countries pledged $300bn last year but none has been distributed, while developing nations seek about $1.3 trillion in assistance. Vulnerable states reported devastating hurricanes, droughts, floods and landslides.

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