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A disappointing speech from the major polluting powers
The closing of the World Leaders Climate Summit on Friday, November 7, 2025, left a bitter taste for many delegations and climate advocates. While the world expected firm and measurable commitments to stay on track for the 1.5°C target, the major polluting powers opted for vague and non-binding declarations. The only positive signal was the announcement of 2.5 billion dollars for the preservation of the Congo Basin, a step still far from sufficient given the scale of the challenge.
November 10 negotiations under pressure
The real negotiations, beginning on November 10 at COP30, promise to be tense and decisive. They will need to make up for the political inaction seen at the heads-of-state summit. The Global South, severely affected by the climate crisis, is expecting bold decisions on climate financing, loss and damage, and the end of fossil fuel projects. A climate of mistrust persists, particularly concerning the mechanisms for monitoring existing commitments.
Possible outcomes, but under conditions
For positive results to emerge, the most influential delegations must act responsibly under growing pressure from scientists, citizens, and vulnerable nations. A constructive outcome remains possible if the talks produce a binding timeline for emission reductions, a more accessible climate fund, and stronger protection for carbon sinks such as the Congo Basin. The ball is now in the negotiators’ court.
The Editorial Team
