COP30 in Brazil: This Climate Conference Could Be Our Turning Point In November, world leaders, scientists, and activists will gather in Belém, Brazil, at the mouth of the Amazon River, for COP30, the UN’s annual climate summit. With over 50,000 participants, this year’s conference is especially significant: it’s happening in the Amazon Rainforest, a region critical to stabilizing Earth’s climate and biodiversity. In this video, Brent the Climate Guru breaks down: The history of COP conferences (Kyoto, Paris, Baku, UAE) Why Brazil’s hosting is both symbolic and controversial Lula’s promises vs. compromises on protecting the Amazon How close we are to climate “tipping points” The role of wealthy nations vs. developing nations in reducing emissions Why fossil fuel lobbyists and disinformation threaten global climate action The urgent need to enforce emission pledges, not just make them We’re already at 1.4°C of warming, dangerously close to the 1.5°C tipping point. Without drastic action, current policies put us on track for 3°C warming by 2100. That means irreversible damage: melting permafrost, collapsing ecosystems, deadly heatwaves, and sea level rise. This COP30 is not just another meeting, it’s a critical test of whether nations can step up, deliver on promises, and put the world on a path to survival. ✦ Stay tuned for updates as we track COP30 and the fight for our planet’s future. Subscribe for more deep dives into climate justice, biodiversity, and solutions for a sustainable future. Like, share, and comment to join the conversation.