“We are still far away” from a deal, according to France

The Minister of Ecological Transition, Monique Barbut, on Wednesday believed that the negotiations were “still far from the mark”. The end of the UN climate conference is scheduled for Friday evening.

The French Minister of Ecological Transition, Monique Barbut, assessed on Wednesday 19 November that the COP30 negotiations had failed. “still far from the target”said in spite of everything “more optimistic” compared to the previous day.

“No, there will be no decision from the COP today. I don’t see how that can happen. On the other hand there may be a little movement yes. But we are still far from the goal. Because for us it is a global package”said the French minister interviewed in Belém, Brazil, after a coordination meeting with his European counterparts.

Brazil wants its COP, the first in the Amazon, to be a success. Its diplomats are now keeping negotiators working day and night in what is considered optimistic hope of reaching a first consensus on Wednesday in the presence of President Lula. The end of the UN climate conference is scheduled for Friday evening. “I am more optimistic today than yesterday”However, said Ms. Barbut, regarding the ambitious agreement hypothesis.

A fairly advanced compromise effort by Brazil’s COP30 presidency was announced on Tuesday morning, and another attempt is expected on Wednesday. The country must decide between extreme options for the financial commitments of developed countries, “unilateral trade action” and get out of fossil fuels.

Regarding funding from rich countries to vulnerable countries, European countries on Wednesday reiterated their refusal to go any further: “We are not considering increasing adaptation funding”said Darragh O’Brien, Ireland’s Minister for the Environment.