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Wealthy Nations Pledge Billions, Sidestep Fossil Fuel Cuts

11/25/2025

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Wealthy nations agreed to increase funding for climate adaptation at the U.N. summit in Belem, Brazil, while avoiding demands to reduce fossil fuel use.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged a roadmap to shift from fossil fuels, but oil-rich nations blocked progress.
Attendees protested, frustrated by their lack of voice at the talks.
Countries pledged $9.5 billion for forest funding, yet the 2030 zero-deforestation goal was abandoned.

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Story summary

Wealthy nations agreed to increase funding for climate adaptation at the U.N. summit in Belem, Brazil, while avoiding demands to reduce fossil fuel use.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged a roadmap to shift from fossil fuels, but oil-rich nations blocked progress.
Attendees protested, frustrated by their lack of voice at the talks.
Countries pledged $9.5 billion for forest funding, yet the 2030 zero-deforestation goal was abandoned.