Brazil Prepares to Host COP30 Amid Calls for Broad Climate Action
As the November 2025 COP30 climate summit approaches in Belém, Brazil, experts are emphasizing the need to pursue all viable climate solutions, moving beyond debates over singular approaches.A recent report from Inter Press Service highlights the urgency, arguing that a thorough strategy-including both mitigation and adaptation measures-is crucial to meeting global climate goals. The summit is expected to focus on the Amazon rainforest and the critical role it plays in regulating the global climate.
The call for inclusivity comes as nations grapple with increasingly visible climate impacts, from devastating hurricanes in the Caribbean-affecting nearly 6 million people according to recent reports-to ongoing food insecurity in regions like Gaza, where access to aid remains uneven. While food access has improved in southern Gaza, direct delivery to the north remains a challenge. Experts also warn that preparedness for future pandemics is unevenly distributed globally,potentially exacerbating vulnerabilities.
beyond immediate crises, discussions are underway on a range of long-term solutions. These include innovative financing mechanisms for tropical forest conservation, pathways for gender justice and youth empowerment in Asia and the Arab world, and efforts toward self-sufficiency in healthcare funding. Australia is also progressing on a treaty with it’s Indigenous Peoples, a move seen as aligning with broader climate justice principles.Self-reliant media in Asia is playing a vital role in reporting on these issues, often with courage and limited resources. The COP30 summit is seen as a pivotal moment to translate these diverse efforts into concrete global action.