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Brazil's COP30 Leadership at Risk Amid Fossil Fuel Plans

6/21/2025

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Brazil is set to host the COP30 climate summit in November, positioning itself as a leader in the green transition. Yet, the government's plan to auction off oil and gas exploration areas raises eyebrows, undermining its climate commitments. While deforestation has dropped by 43% under President Lula, critics fear that ramping up fossil fuel production could jeopardize biodiversity and Brazil's climate ambitions.

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Brazil is set to host the COP30 climate summit in November, positioning itself as a leader in the green transition. Yet, the government's plan to auction off oil and gas exploration areas raises eyebrows, undermining its climate commitments. While deforestation has dropped by 43% under President Lula, critics fear that ramping up fossil fuel production could jeopardize biodiversity and Brazil's climate ambitions.