Global News Podcast COP30 deal fails to mention fossil fuels
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Nov 23, 2025 The UN climate summit in Brazil ended with a commitment to triple adaptation funding, but left fossil fuels unmentioned, creating tension between oil-rich nations and those seeking a transition. President Trump's proposal to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict faces pushback from Kyiv. Airlines halt flights to Venezuela after safety warnings amid military tensions. In uplifting news, tiny trackers are revealing new insights into Monarch butterfly migrations, and a watch from a Titanic passenger sells for a record price at auction.
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Fossil Fuels Left Out Of COP30 Text
- COP30 concluded without naming fossil fuels, despite calls from over 80 countries for explicit commitments to phase out coal, oil and gas.
- That omission reflected a bitter negotiating row led by oil-rich states and leaves key deforestation and decarbonisation roadmaps absent.
US Absence Weakened Negotiating Leverage
- Tom Rivett-Carnock argued the absence of US engagement under President Trump weakened pressure on oil-rich nations to compromise.
- He suggested a fully engaged United States can use economic leverage to advance tougher climate commitments.
Adaptation Finance Increased But Action Gaps Remain
- The agreement does include a commitment to triple adaptation finance by 2035 and reaffirm the Paris Agreement.
- Yet negotiators and observers said missing roadmaps on deforestation and fossil fuel phase-out make the outcome insufficient for urgent climate action.