New protests by indigenous leaders and conflicts between nations draw attention at COP-30

Demonstrators cut off key access to the conference this Friday. Countries wage “soft power” wars inside the pavilion

Protests by indigenous groups continue at the United Nations Climate Summit (COP-30), in Belém. This Friday, the 14th, demonstrations blocked key access to the conference.

Ambassador Andre Correa do Lago, the COP-30 president, had to sit down with indigenous leaders and calm their emotions, saying the group’s demands were “legitimate.” “Let’s talk, let’s have a dialogue,” he told reporters shortly after going to the protest.

Already in the pavilion, in the first week COP-30 It was marked by a dispute between the two countries over who received the most attention. Participants handed out gifts and accessories to those who attended the lecture in the pavilion, and some promoted dancing and a kind of “climax karaoke.”

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Demonstrations by the indigenous Mundurukus cut off key access to the UN climate summit (COP-30), in the early morning hours of this Friday the 14th, in Belém. In addition to carbon credit projects, they are also protesting waterway plans for the Tapajós, Madeira and Tocantins rivers. Entrance to the United Nations conference was through the side entrance.

The demonstration came a day after U.N. climate chief Simon Stiel called on the Brazilian government to improve security and infrastructure for the environmental event, where 56,000 people had registered. The House of Commons Ministry insists it is taking action. Click here for details

What does a “soft power” war look like with a toast and a dance at COP-30?

The first week was COP-30 With the opening of national pavilions, it featured a war (not at all bellicose) between nations competing to see who received more attention in the Blue Zones. The soft powerthe diplomatic concept of using influence and persuasion without the use of force emerged as a tool of political propaganda.

During the first few days, several countries led the presentation of cultural elements related to their government’s propaganda. The ChinaFor example, we distributed gifts and accessories such as panda ribbons and stuffed pandas, as well as jasmine tea, to participants of the lecture at the pavilion. Popularity from pop culture is also increasing. South Korea Bet on the cosplay experience. Click here for details

Brazil is one of the major countries attracting “green” investment, Citi president says

Related events in Belém COP-30President of Citi in Brazil, marcelo malangonIt is expected that there will be demand in the financial market for the bonds issued by the company. Tropical Forest Forever Fund (TFFF).

“This has great potential. (…) I see (request). This fund aims to conserve forests and is highly profitable. “This is a productive capital lease, with very strong governance, where you use your resources in a specific destination and get paid for your capital,” the executive said. Estadan. Click here for details

The arrival of Belém’s raised toilets is the “ground zero” of change.

Villa da Barca, a century-old community built on stilts, is “ground zero” for the sanitary company’s operations. Aigea in bethlehem. It is located in the city center and is home to approximately 5,000 residents. Residents began supplying treated water after the company brought forward construction due to the Great East Japan Earthquake. COP-30. The conference provided momentum, but there is still a long way to go. Less than 20% of the population of the capital, Pará, has access to a sewer network.

Since September 1, Aguas do Para, managed by Aigea, has carried out sanitary controls in Belém, Ananindeua and Marituba. Given the increased demand during COP-30, concessions were brought forward by several months to facilitate improvements. On the other hand, it is still common to identify sewage leaks on urban roads, even in more upscale areas.

Belém ranks fourth worst among Brazil’s 27 capitals in the 2025 hygiene ranking compiled by Instituto Trata Brasil in collaboration with GO Associados. Only Rio Branco (AC), Macapá (AP) and Porto Velho (RO) perform poorly. The performance of the capital city of Pará is mainly affected by sewage, with a penetration rate of 19.88%, according to the Concession Notice. However, for water supplies, the percentage is even higher, reaching approximately 95%. Click here for details