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Climate summit in Brazil: Lula calls for courage – protests on the doorstep!
Brazil will start the COP30 in Belém on November 9, 2025, while criticism of oil drilling in the Amazon and protests are rising in advance.
Climate summit in Brazil: Lula calls for courage – protests on the doorstep!
On November 9, 2025, climate protection will be a hot topic in Brazil. The COP30 global climate conference has begun in Belém, and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is calling for ambitious resolutions from around 200 countries. But the mood is mixed, as there are critics who criticize the construction of a new highway through the rainforest and the planned oil drilling in the mouth of the Amazon. Climate activists see these measures as an “act of sabotage” against the climate conference and insist that lawsuits against oil drilling are already underway.
Amid these controversies, Brazil has invested more than 650 million euros in preparing squares and parks in Belém to properly welcome the conference. It also includes two chartered cruise ships anchored offshore to meet the need for hotel accommodation for about 50,000 diplomats, journalists and activists. Dozens of heads of state and government, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have already visited the city before the official start of COP30.
Indigenous voices and new funds
An important highlight of the conference: Around 3,000 indigenous participants are expected, who play a central role in protecting the rainforest. Their cause is supported by protests in the center of Belém, which are compatible with the conference. Brazil is also planning to initiate a billion-dollar fund to protect tropical forests in over 70 countries. Lula emphasizes the need to mobilize more funds to help poorer nations adapt to the consequences of global warming.
A UN report provides alarming figures: developing countries will need at least 310 billion US dollars annually by 2035 to adapt to climate changes. Although Brazil has a high dependence on oil, the country is a leader in renewable energy, generating an impressive 90% of its electricity from these sources. Nevertheless, the fact remains that Brazil is the largest exporter of beef, which is considered climate-unfriendly due to the associated methane emissions.
The way forward
The coming days during COP30 will be crucial in setting the course for global climate policy. A common goal is to find sustainable solutions that balance both ecological and economic interests. Global cooperation and dialogue between nations will be of utmost importance. After all, not only the fate of the planet, but also that of future generations is at stake.