Climate Conference Without Concrete Calls to Action

From November 10th to 21st, Brazil is the epicenter of the global climate debate with the celebration of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30).

This event is taking place against a backdrop of record global temperaturas. A sustained increase in greenhouse gas emissions, and international tensions that are hindering the cooperation needed to address the climate crisis. The conference is unfolding amidst intense discussions ranging from emissions reductions to forest protection and strengthening financing for adaptation and early warning systems.

However, despite the outcry from Amazonian indigenous peoples, civil society, and developing countries, concrete agreements are conspicuously absent. Leaving more questions than answers in a critical period for the planet.

This context takes on particular relevance when considering the recent natural disasters that have shaken the world. From devastating forest fires caused by intense drought. In contrast to catastrophic floods in other regions, undeniable evidence of the effects of climate change.

In the case of Cuba, the nation faces these different climatic events. A constant struggle has been waged to maintain the water supply for the population and extinguish forest fires of varying magnitudes in recent months. This is compounded by Hurricane Melissa and the intense rains associated with its passage. Landslides, overflowing rivers, and entire communities cut off by floodwaters.

This context serves as a chilling reminder of the vulnerability of nations, like ours, to extreme weather events. The island, affected by a scarcity of economic resources, is forced to not only address the recovery of infrastructure. But also ensure compliance with Tarea Vida (Task Life), the State’s plan for confronting climate change. In a future where such events become more frequent and intense.

Also the lack of concrete agreements at COP30 underscores the need for these events to be more than just a forum for discusión. They must be a catalyst for decisive and urgent action. The international community cannot afford another year of empty promises. While the planet continues to suffer the consequences of our inaction.

By: Leannis Berbén Leyva

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