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COP30 opens in Belem with improved emission pledges, Lula urges action against denialism and disinformation

Ahead of COP30, as many as seven new proposals, each calling for formal discussions and negotiations, were submitted by countries and negotiating groups including the EU, small island states, least developing countries and like-minded developing countries. Broadly, these submissions sought formal negotiations on accelerating emission reductions and facilitation of funds by developed countries. Despite several rounds of consultations, countries were nowhere near a compromise on how to address these issues