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Activists Rally Against Big Agriculture at COP30 Summit

11/12/2025

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At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, climate activists protested Big Agriculture lobbyists at the AgriZone backed by Nestlé and Bayer.
Critics say the presence of these companies undermines genuine climate action due to links with deforestation and emissions.
Transparency International's Brice Böhmer cautioned against corporate influence at COP summits and called for stricter conflict-of-interest policies.
Bayer continues to sponsor events while denying any wrongdoing amid allegations of promoting harmful agricultural practices.

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At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, climate activists protested Big Agriculture lobbyists at the AgriZone backed by Nestlé and Bayer.
Critics say the presence of these companies undermines genuine climate action due to links with deforestation and emissions.
Transparency International's Brice Böhmer cautioned against corporate influence at COP summits and called for stricter conflict-of-interest policies.
Bayer continues to sponsor events while denying any wrongdoing amid allegations of promoting harmful agricultural practices.