At the COP30 summit held in Belém, Brazil, world leaders gathered to address pressing climate issues while targeting former US President Donald Trump for his controversial stance on climate change. Trump, who is notably absent from the summit, faced intense criticism from leaders such as Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba and Gustavo Petro of Colombia, who accused him of lying about climate science.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer remarked on the fading political consensus surrounding climate change, highlighting that support has waned both internationally and in the UK. He asserted the UK’s commitment to climate action.

As countries embark on a two-week negotiation period aimed at establishing new climate initiatives, the focus has notably shifted towards increasing financing for the protection of vital forests.

Despite these discussions, many leaders from significant nations—including the US, China, and India—did not attend this year's summit, causing further concern about global commitment to climate action. The timing is particularly critical as recent weather events have underscored the urgency of the climate crisis, with devastating disasters reported globally.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned of the perils posed by extremist forces perpetuating misinformation about climate change. Leaders expressed a unified call for action, urging countries to resist any retreat from collective efforts to combat climate challenges.