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Hi John,

For the last two weeks, I’ve been in Belém, Brazil, on the edges of the
Amazon, fighting for a livable planet and justice with people from all
over the world at the UN climate conference, COP30. 



The outcome of COP30 is mixed. There are some positives on climate justice
that communities have long fought for. But we are missing clear pathways,
timelines, and funding required to deliver on what science demands and
communities need.

I'm angry that rich countries won't put up the money to help people deal
with damage caused by deadly storms or floods caused by climate change.
I’m frustrated that we didn’t get a clear roadmap to quit fossil fuels and
the money needed for a fair shift to clean energy. We got nice words on
paper instead of the real action we desperately need. 

I guess you might be feeling the same disappointment. But, I want you to
know there is actually so much to be hopeful about, because the real
leadership was outside the negotiation rooms.

Our movement has achieved some big wins, and real progress is happening
all across the world. Here are my top reasons for hope following COP30.

1. People Power Made Fossil Fuel Phase-out Unstoppable

After three years of COPs hosted in petro-states, COP30 felt like a breath
of fresh air. It took place on land protected by Indigenous Peoples, and
their leadership was the brightest part of the event. In fact, COP30
itself had one of the largest Indigenous delegations in history, with
roughly 3,000 representatives. 

People power showed up in force – 70,000 people filled the streets of
Belém, holding a funeral for fossil fuels and turning grief into
collective defiance at the great People’s March for Climate Justice.

[ [link removed] ]COP30MarchThousands hit streets of Belém to call for action during
crucial COP30 summit^1

Thanks to this pressure, a real action plan behind the promise to
transition away from fossil fuels emerged. Almost 90 countries – led by
the Pacific and backed by Latin American governments like Colombia
– supported the roadmap to Transition Away From Fossil Fuels. No, this
wasn’t in the final agreement, but momentum is building – and that is
thanks to us!

For the first time in years of climate negotiations, it feels like the
world isn’t just naming fossil fuels as the problem, it’s starting to
agree on how to end them. This might sound basic, but it's actually huge!
We will keep pushing until real commitments are matched by the courage and
clarity shown on the streets of Belém.

2. A Win for Justice and Indigenous Rights

Thanks to pressure from our movement, a proposal for states to drive
action on a just transition towards a low-carbon economy – the Belém
Action Mechanism (BAM) was passed. This mechanism includes strong language
on Indigenous rights and land leadership.^2

This is the direct result of pressure from the most impacted nations and
our global climate movement

This language ensures that any future transition plan must center the
communities and Indigenous Peoples who have protected forests, rivers, and
ecosystems for generations. It also mentions the need to uphold the rights
of workers in a just transition, and…

3. Why We Must Push Harder: The Finance Gap

When it came to paying up or giving up power, commitments vanished. The
world heard big speeches about justice and ambition, but rich countries
– especially the EU, Japan, and Canada – refused to provide the necessary
money to help communities adapt to climate change.^3

Communities living through floods, droughts, and rising seas needed real
decisions. What they got instead was another round of delayed action. We
have to call out the hypocrisy: You cannot claim climate leadership while
shielding the fossil fuel industries or dodging the responsibility for the
bill.

Now is not the time to fall back at this disappointment, but to push
harder. We have a clear target for our pressure.

4. Real climate leadership is us

My hope ultimately comes from our movement. At COP30, I saw firsthand our
willingness to fight for one another; to show up for each other, across
countries, languages and generations to demand justice.

This is what I wanted you to see with your own eyes, John.
Humanity is at its best right here in this video, made from moments
captured at COP.

This is what gives me hope. I hope watching the video will inspire you,
too.

[ [link removed] ]COP30 wrap up video

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The calls for phasing out fossil fuels have never been louder.

Already, next year Colombia will co-host the first International
Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels, a space to turn
this political momentum into concrete plans.

Seeing the strength of our movement, I have no doubt that together we will
create a just, equitable world free from fossil fuels. [ [link removed] ]If you can,
please consider donating today to help us drive forward this momentum.

Onwards,

Andreas and everyone on the 350 COP30 team

P.S [ [link removed] ]You can read more about the COP30 outcome here on the 350 Blog.

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Sources
1 [ [link removed] ]Thousands hit streets of Belém to call for action during crucial
COP30 summit - The Guardian, November 15, 2025
2-3 [ [link removed] ]COP30 Ends With New Promises But No Plan to Deliver: Fossil Fuel
Phase-Out and Adaptation Finance Still Inadequate - 350.org - November 22,
2025




 




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