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Europe Urges Climate Finance as Major Powers Abstain

11/11/2025

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At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, in 2025, Europe pushes climate finance for developing nations as the United States, China, and India largely abstain.
This absence raises concerns about global momentum against climate change.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, calls for substantial support from developed nations.
Roman Haider, Austrian lawmaker, argues that COP summits yield minimal results and burden taxpayers.
Environmental groups demand ambitious outcomes to restore faith in international cooperation.

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Story summary

At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, in 2025, Europe pushes climate finance for developing nations as the United States, China, and India largely abstain.
This absence raises concerns about global momentum against climate change.
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, calls for substantial support from developed nations.
Roman Haider, Austrian lawmaker, argues that COP summits yield minimal results and burden taxpayers.
Environmental groups demand ambitious outcomes to restore faith in international cooperation.