"We cannot support an outcome that does not include a roadmap for implementing a just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. This expectation is shared by a vast majority of Parties, as well as by science and by the people who are watching our work closely. The world is looking to this Cop to demonstrate continuity and progress after the Global Stocktake. Anything less would inevitably be seen as a step backward."
"The leaked letter demanded that the roadmap be included in the outcome of the talks, which are due to end on Friday but likely to carry on into the weekend. An option to start the process of drawing up such a roadmap was included in the first draft of a potential outcome from the two weeks of talks, published on Tuesday."
"Some of the countries opposing the roadmap threatened to walk out of the talks on Thursday, before a fire broke out in part of the conference centre near the delegations' offices, and talks were suspended for more than six hours. A letter to the presidency seen by the Guardian shows that many of the governments in favour of a roadmap have set it as a red line for the talks."
Countries supporting a phase-out of fossil fuels at Cop30 have threatened to block any agreement that omits a roadmap for transition. A group of at least 29 countries signed a strongly worded, leaked letter demanding the roadmap be included in the talks' outcome. An option to begin drawing up such a roadmap appeared in an initial draft, but Brazil planned to drop it amid opposition from petro states including Saudi Arabia and Russia and major consumers including India and China. Some opposing countries threatened to walk out, and a fire at the conference centre suspended talks for more than six hours.
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