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Amnesty Urges COP30 Leaders to Combat Climate Crisis

11/7/2025

Summary

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Amnesty International urged leaders at COP30 in Brazil to act on climate change and reject U.S. President Donald Trump's denial of the crisis.
Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International's Secretary General, called for a full, fast, and fair fossil-fuel phase-out and sustained climate finance to support vulnerable communities.
The summit, running November 10–21, will tackle climate finance, the fossil-fuel transition, and protection of environmental defenders amid Amazon threats.

History

Historical Context

The Paris Agreement, adopted on December 12, 2015, during COP21 in Paris, aimed to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. Over 190 countries, including the U.S., committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mobilizing $100 billion annually for climate finance. As COP30 discussions unfold, the urgency for a fossil-fuel phase-out and support for vulnerable communities remains critical amid the ongoing climate crisis.

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Story summary

Amnesty International urged leaders at COP30 in Brazil to act on climate change and reject U.S. President Donald Trump's denial of the crisis.
Agnès Callamard, Amnesty International's Secretary General, called for a full, fast, and fair fossil-fuel phase-out and sustained climate finance to support vulnerable communities.
The summit, running November 10–21, will tackle climate finance, the fossil-fuel transition, and protection of environmental defenders amid Amazon threats.

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