Lula’s balancing act: Cop30 Amazon summit juggles climate and social priorities

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hosted the first climate summit in the Amazon in Belém, aiming to address critical issues of deforestation and emissions. This event is significant as it positions Lula as a potential leader in environmental advocacy amidst a divided government and a challenging political landscape. While conservationists express hope for his leadership in protecting the rainforest and its communities, Lula faces the complex task of balancing environmental priorities with developmental pressures from a hostile Congress. His actions at this summit could influence global climate policies and the future of the Amazon.