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The 2025 UN climate summit took place in Belem, in the Brazilian Amazon. Negotiators discussed climate finance, the worsening impacts of rising temperatures and the need for greater action.

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Sun going down in Germany above wind power park

Sun going down in Germany above wind power park

US withdrawal from Paris Agreement comes into effect

A decade from the landmark climate treaty renewables are growing but so are CO2 levels.

Under the Baobab - Afrika fordert sofortige Klimafinanzierung

Under the Baobab - Afrika fordert sofortige Klimafinanzierung

Africa's urgent call for climate finance

For decades, billions were promised for climate action — yet Africa is still waiting.

A composite image shows DW's "Under the Baobab" hosts George Okachi (R) and Mimi Mefo Newuh (second R) smiling into the camera, with a portrait of Zimbabwean Environment Minister Evelyn Ndelovu, sitting in an armchair as she smiles into the camera, on the left-hand side. The words “Under the Baobab” (C) and "Africa wants climate cash NOW" (L) are superimposed

A composite image shows DW's "Under the Baobab" hosts George Okachi (R) and Mimi Mefo Newuh (second R) smiling into the camera, with a portrait of Zimbabwean Environment Minister Evelyn Ndelovu, sitting in an armchair as she smiles into the camera, on the left-hand side. The words “Under the Baobab” (C) and "Africa wants climate cash NOW" (L) are superimposed

Africa's urgent call for climate finance

In this special edition of Under the Baobab, we uncover why African nations suffer most while contributing least.

A delegate reacts at the approval of an article during a plenary session at the COP30 U.N. Climate Summit, Saturday

A delegate reacts at the approval of an article during a plenary session at the COP30 U.N. Climate Summit, Saturday

COP30 climate talks end with more fizzle than bang

The UN climate summit has closed with calls for commitments to act, but no mention of fossil fuels.

UN climate talks yield no binding deal

Brazil's COP30 presidency pushed through a deal that omitted any mention of the fossil fuels driving global warming.

COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago, a man with graying hair wearing a suit and white shirt, sits with his hand up to his head

COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago, a man with graying hair wearing a suit and white shirt, sits with his hand up to his head

COP30 deal sealed without fossil fuel plan

COP30 president Andre Correa do Lago pledged to create voluntary "road maps" to move the world away from fossil fuels.

This picture taken on July 27, 2021, shows the sunlight filtered through smoke from burning forests near the village of Magaras in the republic of Sakha, Siberia.

This picture taken on July 27, 2021, shows the sunlight filtered through smoke from burning forests near the village of Magaras in the republic of Sakha, Siberia.

Why Russia's environmental activists are going underground

Russians still protest environmental causes. But most of the country's climate change organizations have been banned.

Smokes spread from the cooling towers of the synthetic fuel plant in Secunda, South Africa

Smokes spread from the cooling towers of the synthetic fuel plant in Secunda, South Africa

South African mining faces pressure for fairer tax rules

Researchers say without fair taxation for mining giants, a green transition risks repeating old injustices.

Sunset behind fossil fuel plant in Germany

Sunset behind fossil fuel plant in Germany

Divisive fossil fuel road map scrapped in latest COP30 text

As UN climate talks enter their final hours, negotiators are pushing to bridge divides on key issues including finance.

People use fire extinguishers to put out a fire at the Pavilion of Countries in the Blue Zone at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, November 20, 2025

People use fire extinguishers to put out a fire at the Pavilion of Countries in the Blue Zone at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, November 20, 2025

COP30 climate summit enters final day in Belem, Brazil

Discussions at COP30 are heating up as negotiators try to reach consensus on a final agreement.

People gather next to an ambulance after being evacuated due to a fire alert during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belem, Brazil, November 20, 2025.

People gather next to an ambulance after being evacuated due to a fire alert during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belem, Brazil, November 20, 2025.

Fire disrupts COP30 climate summit in Brazil

Tourism Minister Celso Sabino said that the fire had been contained without major injuries.

A Morfo employee in orange work slacks operates a drone that flies over partly forested terrain

A Morfo employee in orange work slacks operates a drone that flies over partly forested terrain

How drones could help reforest the world's green lungs

Close to the COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil, a French start-up shows how drones can bring dead rainforest back to life.

Workers are installing solar photovoltaic panels at the site of the 450,000-kilowatt integrated solar, thermal and storage project in the Gobi Desert in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China

Workers are installing solar photovoltaic panels at the site of the 450,000-kilowatt integrated solar, thermal and storage project in the Gobi Desert in Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, China

Could China take over as the world's climate leader?

China is the world's biggest polluter, but also the world's biggest investor in clean energy.

Burning CO2 sign outside fossil fuel plant

Burning CO2 sign outside fossil fuel plant

How can we reduce CO2?

Carbon dioxide, released by burning fossil fuels, is causing climate change. What will turn the tide?

An areial drone photo take of the rainforest in Manaus will lots of green trees

An areial drone photo take of the rainforest in Manaus will lots of green trees

Germany pledges €1 billion to Brazil's rainforest fund

Berlin backs Lula’s new rainforest fund, linking climate finance to forest protection and support for Indigenous groups.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey to host COP31 after Australia concedes

Next year's COP will be held under an unusual setup: Turkey will be the host, but Australia will steer the negotiations.

Indigenous people and activists joined together in the global Indigenous climate march, which went through the streets of Belem during the UN climate summit, COP30, in Brazil.

Indigenous people and activists joined together in the global Indigenous climate march, which went through the streets of Belem during the UN climate summit, COP30, in Brazil.

Indigenous groups call for climate justice at COP30

COP30, the first international climate summit held in the Amazon, has the largest Indigenous participation ever.

Protest against oil, gas and coal

Protest against oil, gas and coal

COP30: Why a roadmap to move away from fossil fuels matters

Billions still pour into the industry and emissions are at record levels. Could COP30 be about to change that?

An oil drilling rig in the North Sea with workers walking along a yellow bridge

An oil drilling rig in the North Sea with workers walking along a yellow bridge

The Paris Agreement is working — just ask Big Oil

Lobbyists, denial, and last-ditch drilling — inside Big Oil's decade of defense.

Oil derricks and wind mills are juxtaposed in a field

Oil derricks and wind mills are juxtaposed in a field

Momentum grows for global roadmap to phase out fossil fuels

What are the main flashpoints at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil.

Boy cycling past fossil fuel flaring in Iraq

Boy cycling past fossil fuel flaring in Iraq

Cutting methane emissions: A fast, cheap climate solution?

Despite some progress in slashing the greenhouse gas, experts say the world must go further to cut methane emissions.

A windpark with many blue solar modules seen from above. One part of the array is still missing. Yellow sand is visible below and between the arrays. Several vehicles are driving on the side.

A windpark with many blue solar modules seen from above. One part of the array is still missing. Yellow sand is visible below and between the arrays. Several vehicles are driving on the side.

Countries step up on climate action as big emitters hesitate

The world is making progress on climate, but the US and other petrostates are resisting change and slowing momentum.

Young protesters hold signs reading 1 point 5 to stay alive, Too little too late shame on you, and Climate targets not sea levels during a youth-led demonstration at COP30

Young protesters hold signs reading 1 point 5 to stay alive, Too little too late shame on you, and Climate targets not sea levels during a youth-led demonstration at COP30

So many climate numbers. What do they all mean?

Even "numbers people" can be confused by the array of digits used to describe climate progress and failings.

An Indigenous man holds a sign demanding respect for the Amazon next to an image of Indigenous activist and leader Chief Raoni during the so-called "Great People's March" on the sidelines of the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, Para State, Brazil on November 15, 2025

An Indigenous man holds a sign demanding respect for the Amazon next to an image of Indigenous activist and leader Chief Raoni during the so-called "Great People's March" on the sidelines of the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, Para State, Brazil on November 15, 2025

African activists rally and challenge COP30 agenda

Away from COP30, African activists joined the People's Summit to expose climate injustice and push for reparations.

Wind turbines tower over the sea

Wind turbines tower over the sea

China: The reluctant climate leader

As the US steps back from climate diplomacy, China is taking the lead in clean, green technology.

Indigenous communities on stage at COP30

Indigenous communities on stage at COP30

Mutirao: Brazil's Indigenous answer to the climate crisis

This year Indigenous peoples have been promised a greater role than ever before at a UN COP climate summit.

Construction work on Avenida Liberdade with the river next to it

Construction work on Avenida Liberdade with the river next to it

Fact check: Was rainforest cut down for a highway to COP30?

It's a viral claim with millions of views: Brazil built a new highway to the climate conference. But is it true?

Demonstrators paraded three coffins marked with the words 'coal,' 'oil' and 'gas.'

Demonstrators paraded three coffins marked with the words 'coal,' 'oil' and 'gas.'

COP30: Environmental activists stage mass protest in Belem

Activists held the first mass protest at the UN's COP summit since 2021, demanding action against climate change.

Activists participate in a climate protest during the COP30

Activists participate in a climate protest during the COP30

'Stop deceiving us,' say protesters at COP30

Thousands have joined a so-called "Great People's March," demanding climate justice and protection of Indigenous lands.

A helicopter lands near and armed soldier by the Rio Japurá in the Amazon

A helicopter lands near and armed soldier by the Rio Japurá in the Amazon

COP30: How Brazilian crime cartels undermine climate efforts

Illegal deforestation, gold rush, drug trafficking: Cartels in the Amazon are impeding the fight against global warming.

Indigenous protesters at COP30 holding signs, one says fossil free equals just future

Indigenous protesters at COP30 holding signs, one says fossil free equals just future

The fossil fuel showdown looming at COP30

Dozens of nations are pushing for a roadmap to phase out oil, coal and gas at the UN climate summit in Brazil.

Construction work at a pumping station in Brazil's Vila da Barca. COP posters are seen in the background

Construction work at a pumping station in Brazil's Vila da Barca. COP posters are seen in the background

Brazil: What COP30 means for the people of Belem

Not everyone is profiting from huge investments made in Belem, the host city of COP30.

Smoke billowing out of an industrial chimney

Smoke billowing out of an industrial chimney

COP30: 10 visuals to help you understand climate change

With COP30 underway in Belem, here are key facts on how rising temperatures impact our planet.

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

Where geopolitics and climate meet

The sanctions loophole allowing EU countries to import Russian LNG, the climate knowledge gap left by war, and the EU’s largest rare-earth magnet factory… right on Estonia’s Russian border. Later: inter-European high-speed rail travel, reducing the carbon footprint of cement, French reforestation and UK wine. + LNG report https://shorturl.at/nj93t + Cement report https://shorturl.at/qeXYY +

Smoke rises from a chimney at a German coal power plant in Schkopau. Symbolic photo taken on September 13, 2023.

Smoke rises from a chimney at a German coal power plant in Schkopau. Symbolic photo taken on September 13, 2023.

European Parliament backs diluted 2040 climate targets

While slightly reduced, the EU's nominal 2040 carbon emissions targets remain among the most ambitious in the world.

A young African woman smiles as she stands in front of a giant-sized image of a jaguar's head

A young African woman smiles as she stands in front of a giant-sized image of a jaguar's head

COP30 in Brazil: Young Africans say it's time to act

At COP30 in Brazil, a new generation of African activists is calling for urgent, concrete solutions.

Friedrich Merz at COP30 in Brazil

Friedrich Merz at COP30 in Brazil

At COP30, Germany faces climate credibility test

Germany was long considered a climate leader, but does that still hold true under chancellor Friedrich Merz?

Pollution and steam rise from the stacks of the Miami Fort Power Station, which is situated along the Ohio River near Cincinnati, Ohio

Pollution and steam rise from the stacks of the Miami Fort Power Station, which is situated along the Ohio River near Cincinnati, Ohio

Fossil fuel emissions to hit new record in 2025: study

The Global Carbon Budget looks at CO2 emissions and relates the figures to the limits set out in the Paris Agreement.

People standing in line before a facade branded by the United Nations with a hashtag and letters spelling 'COP30' in Belem, Brazil.

People standing in line before a facade branded by the United Nations with a hashtag and letters spelling 'COP30' in Belem, Brazil.

COP30 in Brazil: Can India lead the Global South on climate?

As rich nations drag their feet, India's role is pivotal in bringing together the Global North and South.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (R) gestures as he speaks at a session at the We Mean Business Pavilion with Christiana Figueres (L), former UN climate chief who led the 2015 Paris accord, at the COP30 UN Climate Summit

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (R) gestures as he speaks at a session at the We Mean Business Pavilion with Christiana Figueres (L), former UN climate chief who led the 2015 Paris accord, at the COP30 UN Climate Summit

California's Newsom takes center stage at COP30

Gavin Newsom has talked up his state as a pioneer in renewable energy, and a reliable American partner to the world.

Armed Brazilian federal police officer in camo gear with cloth covering bottom half of face; "Welcome to #COP30" is visible in background

Armed Brazilian federal police officer in camo gear with cloth covering bottom half of face; "Welcome to #COP30" is visible in background

Indigenous activists in Brazil clash with security at COP30

Dozens of Indigenous protesters briefly forced their way into the COP30 climate summit venue in Brazil.

Hilda Nakabuye, a prominent Ugandan activist and member of Fridays for Future Uganda, at COP30 in Brazil

Hilda Nakabuye, a prominent Ugandan activist and member of Fridays for Future Uganda, at COP30 in Brazil

COP30: African youth push for climate justice

Young African activists at COP30 in Brazil are calling for climate funding, political inclusion, and justice.

A drone view shows smoke from the fire rising into the air as trees burn amongst vegetation in the Pantanal, the world's largest wetland, in Corumba, Brazil, in 2024.

A drone view shows smoke from the fire rising into the air as trees burn amongst vegetation in the Pantanal, the world's largest wetland, in Corumba, Brazil, in 2024.

Brazil slows deforestation, boosts oil production

COP30 host Brazil fights Amazon deforestation yet expands oil production. Does that fit its clean-energy image?

Protesters project a photo onto a building of Brazil's President Lula and Donald Trump facing off, with the words "Climate leaders don't give in to bullies"

Protesters project a photo onto a building of Brazil's President Lula and Donald Trump facing off, with the words "Climate leaders don't give in to bullies"

Trump is not going to COP30 in Brazil, but America is

The Trump administration has trivialized COP30, but local and regional leaders from across the US aren't giving up.

Brazilian President Lula da Silva in front of a microphone during the COP30 opening ceremony in Belem

Brazilian President Lula da Silva in front of a microphone during the COP30 opening ceremony in Belem

Lula urges action as COP30 climate talks kick off in Amazon

COP30 leaders stress action over promises, but global emissions cuts still fall short of 1.5C goal.

People working in a forest in Accra, Ghana

People working in a forest in Accra, Ghana

COP30: How Ghana is reducing its carbon footprint

Ghana's rural communities are leading a climate push, using indigenous knowledge to cut carbon and protect forests.

An auditorium filled with seated people backdropped by images of forest and a sign: COP30 Brasil Amazonia

An auditorium filled with seated people backdropped by images of forest and a sign: COP30 Brasil Amazonia

COP30: 'Climate conference of truth' in Brazil?

At the COP30 climate summit, nations will again try to agree on targets to limit catastrophic global temperature rise.

Environment activists stage a protest near the venue of UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil

Environment activists stage a protest near the venue of UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil

Report COP30 Brazil: Protect forests while drilling for oil?

Brazil wants to expand oil drilling and still protect the climate — but can it really do both?

heads of state at the launch of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility at the COP30

heads of state at the launch of the Tropical Forest Forever Facility at the COP30

Brazil pushes for Tropical Forests Forever Facility

Brazilian President Lula da Silva is boosting a fund that would pay developing countries to keep their trees standing.

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Chancellor Merz: 'Important countries missing' at COP30

Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed Germany's commitment to international cooperation on the environment at COP30.