Belém,Brazil – Climate activists braved stifling humidity and a heavy security presence in belém,Brazil,today,November 14,2025,to demand urgent action on climate justice as the COP30 negotiations commenced. Demonstrators voiced concerns that the world’s most vulnerable populations are bearing the brunt of a crisis they did little to create, calling for equitable solutions and increased financial support from developed nations.
The protests unfolded against a backdrop of rising global temperatures and increasingly frequent extreme whether events. Activists emphasized the interconnectedness of climate change with issues of poverty, hunger, and social inequality, particularly impacting communities in the Global South. The demonstration reflects growing frustration with the pace of international climate negotiations and a demand for concrete commitments to reduce emissions and adapt to the impacts of a warming planet.
This year’s COP, hosted in the amazon rainforest city of Belém, is intended to spotlight the critical role of forests in mitigating climate change and protecting biodiversity. Though, activists argue that a truly just climate response must address the systemic issues that exacerbate vulnerability, including historical injustices and unequal power dynamics. The protests are expected to continue throughout the two-week conference, putting pressure on world leaders to deliver ambitious and equitable outcomes.