The Story Cop30 - is climate diplomacy cracking
Nov 14, 2025
In this insightful conversation, Professor Rachel Kyte, the UK’s Special Representative for Climate, sheds light on the critical discussions happening at COP30 in Amazonia. She emphasizes the importance of protecting the Amazon for global stability and weather patterns. Kyte discusses the impact of absent world leaders and maintains that the 1.5°C goal is still within reach but requires urgent action. Her insights on the UK's role in fostering international climate cooperation and the challenges of achieving net-zero targets offer a hopeful yet pragmatic vision for the future.
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Amazon Hostage To Global Climate Health
- Hosting COP in the Amazon adds urgent, tangible meaning to the talks about forests and climate.
- Rachel Kyte says losing the Amazon would disrupt global weather and food systems.
194 Versus One: Diplomacy Continues
- The United States' absence is critical but not decisive for negotiations on climate.
- Kyte frames the summit as 194 countries getting on with implementation despite the US stance.
Missed Deadlines Don’t Kill The Goal
- Missing interim targets doesn't mean abandoning the 1.5°C goal, but timelines may shift.
- Kyte compares climate deadlines to missed personal goals and urges doubling down on proven actions.