Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.

Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.

Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.

Countries have reached a new deal to tackle climate change - but not everyone is happy.

Do higher living standards in developing countries have to mean more polluting, fossil-fuel dependent industries? Or is a low-carbon alternative possible? As the world grapples with climate change, economic inequality, and rapid technological shifts, next week’s Global Industry Summit will tackle these questions, bringing together governments, business leaders, and innovators to shape solutions that balance prosperity with sustainability. 

The boat ride from Belém to Barcarena is a journey through shimmering waterways and emerald forest, where the Amazon meets the Atlantic in a sweep of beauty. But beneath the postcard-perfect scene, climate change is quietly rewriting the rules of life.

President Lula's government recognises 10 new Indigenous lands in an effort to protect their culture and environment.

India’s education system is facing mounting climate pressure, with 54 million students affected by heatwaves and drought in 2024. Girls are bearing the heaviest burden as water scarcity, migration, and school closures disrupt their learning. Similar patterns worldwide show how climate extremes are deepening gender gaps and pushing vulnerable students out of classrooms.

Combu Island – Ilha do Combu in Portuguese – rises like a wall of living green from Brazil’s Guamá River. It is a testament to centuries of shared existence between the forest and its riverside communities. Here, cupuaçu, taperebá, pupunha, araçá and cacao are more than fruits; they are threads in the fabric of local culture, livelihoods and identity.

As COP30 unfolds in Belem, environmental crimes linked to organized groups like Comando Vermelho are evident in the Amazon. These criminal enterprises, controlling illegal gold, timber, and drug trades, pose significant threats to the region's environment and population, hindering sustainable development.