COP30: Climate Negotiators Outnumbered by Carbon Lobbyists
The Guardian reveals COP30 in Brazil will see over 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists, outnumbering every national delegation except the host. This isn't oversight; it's design. These 'negotiations' increasingly resemble industry trade shows, where the primary product is political influence and the selling point is delayed climate action. The narrative of 'difficult choices' is peddled while a clear path
to profit is charted. One might wonder if these lobbyists receive a gold-plated nametag proclaiming their allegiance, or if that's reserved for the delegates they outnumber. How many more COPs do we need to confirm that these aren't climate solutions forums, but rather climate perpetuation exhibitions? The only 'green' item on the agenda seems to be the color of the money changing hands.