in a conversation with Channel E,journalist patricio de la barra He questioned the lack of concrete commitments at COP30 and warned of the Brazilian government’s inconsistencies on environmental issues.
Summit marked by absences and unfulfilled promises
From Brazil, from the bar said the outlook for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) to be held in Belém is not very positive. “Yesterday, COP30 officially began, preceded by a high-level summit, but unfortunately very important countries such as the United States, India, Russia, Canada and Argentina were not present.” he pointed out.
The journalist emphasized that this event coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement. In his words, the “Paris Agreement” is an agreement that:The expected results were not obtained. “The Paris Agreement will enter its 10th year with no progress at all.”‘ he said emphatically.
Among the most relevant issues, he mentioned Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s proposal to create a permanent fund for tropical forests, the aim of which is to raise $125 billion. but, “So far, only 5.5 billion have been committed, of which 1 billion have been provided by the Brazilian government itself, and it is unclear where they will come from.” he explained.
from the bar He also highlighted the doubts of European countries. “Germany has already said it will not participate in the fund because it does not trust governments that can change suddenly.“He elaborated: China, India and other BRICS countries also did not send any significant delegations.
Environmental contradictions and criticism of Brazil’s spending
The journalist questioned the lack of consistency between the Brazilian government’s environmental discourse and its actions. “It is impossible to discuss energy transition while oil exploration is authorized in the Amazon basin” he said, alluding to Petrobras’ recent approval to explore for hydrocarbons in the region.
from the bar He also highlighted the event’s logistical flaws and excessive costs. “Belem is a city of 1.3 million people, but it wasn’t ready for 50,000 people.”, he criticized.Millionaire surcharge and 30% commission to organizer”.
Regarding the national situation, he added:Brazil is facing climate tragedies, with cyclones destroying cities in the south of the country, but the government is not anticipating or preventing them.”.
Experts highlighted President Lula’s contradictions, saying:While talking about independence from fossil fuels, he uses 1,200 liters of diesel per hour on his official yacht” he commented sarcastically.
Finally, he warned that large companies also do not show commitment.Companies aren’t going to invest trillions of dollars in something that doesn’t make a profit. Therefore, it is impossible to proceed with the actual migration“, held.
In conclusion, from the bar He said firmly:Lots of rhetoric and little impact. Everyone knows something has to be done, but the countries that pollute the most don’t care”
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