Climate Activists Flying to Belém, Paying $1000+ / Night, to Demand More Money
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Essay by Eric Worrall
The new Virgin Amazon Rainforest highway appears to connect the upmarket end of town to the conference center, via the Red Light District.
03 November 2025 | Climate Change, News, Social
COP 30 – a turning point for climate, human rights and the finance sector?
This year’s COP30 takes place in the wake of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) ruling in July 2025, positioning the discussions in Brazil this November to break new ground for human rights. This article explains how the ruling not only has far-reaching implications for States’ obligations but outlines the business opportunities it opens up for financial institutions, the risks of ignoring a consideration of human rights, and provides examples of innovation already taking place in the finance sector.
The conclusions of the ICJ confirmed the UN General Assembly’s 2022 resolution recognizing a clean, healthy and sustainable environment as a foundational human right, acknowledging that it is necessary for the enjoyment of all other human rights. This means States that are party to international treaties, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, must now address climate change as part of their human rights obligations. COP30 therefore presents a unique opportunity to build on this momentum and place human rights at the heart of climate action.
https://wattsupwiththat.com/2025/11/06/climate-activists-flying-to-belem-paying-1000-night-to-complain-they-need-more-money/
