Fire: Chaos at COP30 in Belém — 13 Treated, 244 Extinguishers, 56 Agents Respond as Blue Zone Is Evacuated, UN and Brazil Face Safety Questions

Chaos in Belém forces rapid Blue Zone evacuation, raises generator, wiring and venue readiness concerns ahead of final climate negotiations A sudden blaze inside the restricted negotiation area at COP30 in Belém interrupted talks and highlighted safety gaps just days before the summit was due to conclude. The incident, described by many participants as chaotic […]

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THE AMAZON DOESN’T NEED YOUR APPLAUSE: COP30 in Belém Could Fuel Land Grabs, Mafias, and Carbon Greenwashing, Say CIMI, MapBiomas, Human Rights Watch

Beyond Applause: COP30 in Belém Risks Fueling Amazon Exploitation, Investigations Warn The Amazon is often framed as a global treasure, a sanctuary to be applauded at international summits. But recent investigations paint a far grimmer picture. The forest has become, in effect, a crime scene, and Indigenous communities are on the front lines. Reports from […]

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