22 November 2025
COP30: Not enough on fossil fuels and forests, but promising steps on super pollutants
Countries failed to reach a deal on fossil fuels at COP30, but new Presidency roadmaps for action on fossil fuel phaseout and forests receive support. Outside negotiations, we saw momentum on super pollutants, with new initiatives to cut black carbon and methane. Despite progress on climate and health, the health benefits of mitigation need to be recognised further.