COP30: A visual guide
Everything you need to know about this year's UN climate summit in Belém, Brazil.

By John Lang
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As the Paris Agreement’s third ratchet cycle reaches its peak, COP30 will reveal whether countries are stepping up with emission cuts that reflect the pace of change in the real economy.
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Acknowledgements
John would like to thank his ECIU colleague Gareth Redmond-King for valuable feedback on early drafts.
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