The United Nations Climate Summit, COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, concluded with a contentious agreement that notably omitted direct references to fossil fuels, the primary drivers of global warming. This outcome has left over 80 nations, including the UK and EU, deeply frustrated, as they had pushed for a stronger commitment to phase out oil, coal, and gas. Oil-producing nations, however, successfully defended their stance, arguing for the right to utilize fossil fuel resources to bolster their economies. The summit unfolded against a grim backdrop, with the UN expressing concerns that global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels have faltered. Colombia’s climate delegate, Daniela Durán González, voiced sharp criticism, emphasizing that fossil fuels account for over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions and urging the Convention on Climate Change to address this reality. The final agreement, dubbed the Mutirão, encourages countries to voluntarily accelerate efforts to reduce fossil fuel usage. The absence of the US delegation, following President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, was a significant blow to negotiations, according to veteran negotiator Jennifer Morgan. Despite the lack of ambition, many countries found solace in the fact that the talks did not collapse or undermine past climate agreements. The summit was marred by logistical challenges, including flooding, a fire, and protests, but also saw progress in climate finance commitments and forest conservation initiatives, such as Brazil’s Tropical Forests Forever Facility, which raised $6.5 billion.