COP30 Accommodations Crisis: Ensuring Fair Access for All Nations
Concerns have risen over high accommodation costs for COP30 in Brazil, with poorer nations fearing exclusion. Brazil aims to address these issues by securing additional lodging options, like cruise ships. The UN's climate body is monitoring the situation, seeking equitable solutions for all participating countries.
The United Nations' climate bureau convened an urgent meeting on Tuesday to discuss escalating accommodation prices for the COP30 climate summit in Brazil. The surge in costs has raised concerns among poorer nations about potential exclusion from the critical negotiations on climate action.
The summit, slated for November in Belem, Brazil, faces criticism over inadequate and expensive lodging arrangements. Developing countries have flagged this issue, urging the Brazilian hosts to find solutions. In response, Brazil committed to exploring options and will report back in an upcoming meeting in August, according to Richard Muyungi, chair of the African Group of Negotiators.
Brazil is working to increase accommodation capacity by securing two cruise ships and offering more affordable bookings for developing nations. Despite these measures, some wealthy nations are also struggling, with countries like Poland considering cutting participation due to cost concerns.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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