Denial, division, geopolitics dealt heavy blows to global cooperation this year: UN climate chief Stiell after COP
Published on: Nov. 23, 2025, 6:49 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
COP30 in Brazil concluded with a pledge for more funding to help countries adapt to extreme weather. UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell noted that "denial, division and geopolitics" impacted international cooperation. Despite challenges, nations showed resolve to keep the 1.5 degrees Celsius target within reach. Progress was seen in agreements on just transition and tripling adaptation finance.
