Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

World Leaders Unite for Urgent Climate Action Ahead of COP30

4/28/2025

50 3

Summary

Story summary

On April 23, 2025, a pivotal virtual summit unfolded as UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rallied 17 world leaders to amplify climate action ahead of COP30 in Brazil. They passionately called for fresh climate commitments and vital financial aid for developing nations, while confronting the controversial presence of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP events.

1 of 1

Story summary

On April 23, 2025, a pivotal virtual summit unfolded as UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rallied 17 world leaders to amplify climate action ahead of COP30 in Brazil. They passionately called for fresh climate commitments and vital financial aid for developing nations, while confronting the controversial presence of fossil fuel lobbyists at COP events.