Fossil fuel lobbyists flood COP30 climate talks in Brazil, with largest ever attendance share

Fossil fuel lobbyists significantly outnumbered most country delegations at COP30 in Belém, with one in every 25 attendees representing the industry. This overwhelming presence intensifies calls to shield climate negotiations from corporate influence. Despite growing climate disasters, the industry’s access to crucial talks continues to grow, raising concerns about genuine climate action and justice.