Climate talks are supposed to be inclusive, but if only wealthy nations can afford to show up, the decisions made won’t reflect the needs of the most vulnerable countries—the ones often hit hardest by climate change. This isn’t just about hotel rooms; it’s about who gets a seat at the table when the future of the planet is being decided.

Concerns poorer countries could be priced out of negotiations in Belém as room rates soar amid shortageThe UN climate bureau has held an urgent meeting about concerns that sky-high rates for accommodation at this year’s Cop30 summit in Brazil could price poorer countries out of the negotiations.Brazil is preparing to host Cop30 this November in the rainforest city of Belém, where representatives of nearly every government in the world will gather to negotiate their joint efforts to curb the climate crisis. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/30/un-emergency-talks-sky-high-accommodation-costs-cop30-brazil">Continue reading...</a>

The UN is scrambling to address a major issue ahead of the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil—soaring hotel prices in Belém could shut out delegates from poorer nations. With room rates skyrocketing due to limited availability, there’s real worry that some countries won’t be able to afford to send teams, potentially sidelining their voices in critical climate negotiations.

UN holds emergency talks over sky-high accommodation costs at Cop30 in Brazil

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