Global South Campaigners Question Inclusivity of COP30
Civil society groups face problems that threaten real inclusion in COP30 due to expensive accommodation, restricted funding, and accreditation.
These limitations may cast doubt on Brazil's promise to host the most inclusive UN climate summit ever, as activists from countries heavily affected by the climate crisis struggle to afford participation.
Campaigners had been preparing for this year's talks in Brazil after their ability to demonstrate was severely curbed at the last three COPs hosted in authoritarian regimes.
Civil society groups told Climate Home News that the COP30 presidency's failure to provide affordable lodgings in the Amazon city is pricing out many activists.
Author: The participation of Global South climate activists is under threat due to high costs and limited funding.