Listen to the full episode here: eia-international.org/news/eia-pod...

Sir David King reflected on the outcome of COP30 and the need for a decisive roadmap away from fossil fuels (SustainabilityMatters)

Dr Arunabha Ghosh called for genuine investment pathways, honest recognition of the scale of loss & damage, adequate concessional finance and a system that judges COPs the way company boards judge annual performance – not on plans, but on delivery (Earth.org)

Mariana Mazzucato discussed the importance of investing in both adaptation to the impacts of extreme weather and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions (TheGuardian)

5. Real action is happening outside the room

While diplomats argue over text, much of the real work is being driven by cities, businesses, and individual leaders. This is where the momentum lies – and where our hope for the future will be built.

4. Critical minerals became a defining issue for the Global South

The conversation has shifted. It is no longer just about mining materials for green tech; it is about economic justice. We cannot solve the climate crisis without fair trade for the Global South.

3. Adaptation cash: promised – not yet delivered

COP30 recognised the urgent need to triple funding for
adaptation. However, without clear deadlines or delivery plans, the communities most at risk are still left waiting for support.

2. The fossil fuel exit has stalled

Despite the urgency, the final text dodged clear commitments to phase out oil, gas, and coal. While many nations pushed for a roadmap, geopolitics ultimately got
in the way of progress.

1. We are living in climate overshoot

Negotiations moved too slowly. We are not yet seeing the scale of action needed to limit how long we spend above 1.5°C. The science is clear, but current commitments are not keeping up.

CCAG members Prof. Fatima Denton (UNFCCC) and Dr. Arunabha Ghosh (Council on Energy, Environment and Water) spoke powerfully on the need for bold cooperation and political courage to turn commitments into action and rebuild global confidence in the Paris process.

Both are big wins for the climate, and show that real progress happens when countries join forces. Read the full announcement: www.ccacoalition.org/news/ministe...

Read Carlos’ FT profile through the following link: www.ft.com/content/28f1...

Carlos recently joined our Climate Conversations series to discuss planetary tipping points, alongside CCAG member Professor Mark Maslin and host Mitzi Jonelle Tan.

Watch the full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4dW...

Read the UN’s latest report on methane here: www.unep.org/resources/re...

Cutting methane is the quickest and most cost-effective way to slow global warming in our lifetimes. The path is clear, the tools exist, and the benefits for people and the planet are immediate.

Read our full report on methane action here: www.ccag.earth/reports/meth...