The UN COP30 climate talks in Belém concluded with a final text adopted by nearly 200 nations after intense, last-minute negotiations. The European Union ultimately accepted a watered-down deal despite pushing strongly for a clear roadmap to phase out fossil fuels. This strong language was absent from the final text due to resistance from major oil producers and emerging economies. The agreement relies on nations “voluntarily” accelerating their climate action, simply recalling the transition away from fossil fuels agreed upon at COP28. Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra defended the acceptance, saying the text was “at least going in the right direction.”
Nov 22, 2025 euractiv.com