Latin American and Caribbean faith leaders presented “A Call to Action towards COP30” to Brazilian Minister Marina Silva. The document addresses the climate emergency, urges urgent government action, and outlines specific demands for climate finance and a shift to renewable energy by 2025.
On the final day of a meeting, Latin American and Caribbean faith leaders presented “A Call to Action towards COP30” to Marina Silva, Brazil’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change. The document addresses the pressing climate emergency and outlines the severe consequences of climate change, notably highlighting the upcoming COP30, scheduled for November 2025 in Brazil.
The call asserts, “Our territories, understood by us as sacred, are being destroyed,” emphasizing the devastation of the Amazon and other ecosystems driven by large-scale agriculture, mining, and fossil fuel extraction. The leaders criticize the notion of progress that prioritizes capital accumulation at the expense of environmental and human rights defenders, who face increased persecution.
The leaders urge governments to confront the climate crisis with immediate action. Their demands include honoring climate finance pledges, ensuring the effective activation of the Loss and Damage Fund, transitioning away from fossil fuel dependency, supporting community adaptation efforts, and prioritizing the voices of those most affected by climate change.
The document states, “The commitments made at COP29 fell far short of the finance that developing countries need to tackle climate change,” calling for the rapid operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund.
Moreover, the message underlines that inaction on phasing out fossil fuels threatens not only the global environment but also the survival of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. The faith leaders advocate for commitments to renewable energy and the gradual elimination of fossil fuel subsidies to promote sustainable development, acknowledging the resilience of Caribbean and Latin American communities amid recurrent climate impacts.
In summary, the “Call to Action towards COP30” highlights the urgent need for decisive governmental and global actions to address the climate crisis. By emphasizing the plight of vulnerable communities and the necessity to phase out fossil fuels, the document serves as a vital plea for accountability and sustainable practices leading up to COP30.
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