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Nearly 200 countries are gathering in Belém, Brazil for COP30 to discuss climate change, but the U.S. will not participate actively, reflecting the Trump administration's rollback of climate policies and reduced support for climate science, which could impact global efforts to limit warming.
China announced its first-ever emissions reduction target of 7-10% by 2035 and plans to significantly expand renewable energy, marking a shift in its climate commitments amid U.S. retreat from the Paris Agreement. Despite these efforts, global climate pledges remain insufficient to meet the goals of limiting warming to 1.5°C, with countries like Brazil and Australia also setting ambitious targets. Chinese President Xi Jinping subtly criticized the U.S. for moving away from climate goals, highlighting a geopolitical shift in climate leadership.
Azerbaijan's president criticized Western countries for their 'hypocrisy' regarding fossil fuels during the opening of COP29, while the US has quietly abandoned its push for more ambitious climate pollution cuts. Concerns are rising globally about the potential impact of Donald Trump's return on climate action, with China expressing worry and the EU remaining optimistic about engaging in discussions with the new US administration.