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Debate at COP30: Growth vs. Carbon Emissions Crisis

2/9/2026

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  • During Cop30 negotiations in Brazil, participants highlighted the tension between pursuing economic growth and rising carbon emissions.
  • Developing nations maintain looser emission targets, reflecting economic disparities with wealthier countries.
  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged shifting beyond GDP as a measure of progress toward post-growth economics.
  • Experts emphasize the need for a radical rethink because current economic practices breach planetary boundaries and threaten ecological stability.