The article discusses the challenges Andre Correa do Lago faces as head of COP30 amidst a backdrop of dismal participation from countries in submitting new climate plans. By the article's deadline, only 13 out of 195 countries had reported their efforts, underscoring the urgency and obstacles in climate negotiations, particularly in light of the U.S.'s potential withdrawal under the Trump Administration. Despite a complex international climate context, Correa do Lago emphasizes the importance of multilateral cooperation and remains optimistic about sustaining engagement with the Paris Agreement, citing the voluntary nature of its commitments as a protective factor against withdrawals.
And it underscores the uphill challenge facing Correa do Lago, a Brazilian diplomat who previously served as the country's chief climate negotiator.
I naturally believe very much in multilateralism, and we believe that the only way of solving important issues is through cooperation, Correa do Lago told me.
Unlike traditional treaties, he notes, Paris relies on voluntary commitments rather than enforcement mechanisms.
He does however remain optimistic about preventing further withdrawals from the Paris accord.
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