Abbey Abramson

  Youth and indigenous peoples' voices at COP30 Youth, Indigenous Voices & Representation at COP30: Gains, Gaps, and the Path Forward COP30 in Belém, Brazil marked a historic moment for public participation in global climate governance. Held for the first time in the Amazon region, the conference gave unprecedented visibility to Indigenous peoples , youth networks , and local communities —groups often disproportionately affected by climate impacts but underrepresented in climate negotiations. The location itself symbolized a shift: from the traditional halls of power in wealthy nations to the heart of a region whose ecological health is central to global climate stability. Yet despite increased visibility, the summit revealed persistent structural challenges. While youth and Indigenous leaders shaped public dialogue, they had limited influence over formal decision-making. This duality— gains in presence, gaps in power —defines the current landscape of climate representation. ...

  Carbon markets and border adjustments Trade, Carbon Markets & Border Adjustments: Brazil’s Carbon-Pricing ‘Coalition’ Proposal at COP30 At the 2025 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, one of the key discussions was not only how to cut emissions but how to price them fairly, globally , especially in a world of rising trade interdependence. The host country proposed establishing an “Open Coalition for Compliance Carbon Markets” to harmonise standards across national and regional systems. It raised the contentious issue of a border carbon adjustment mechanism (BCAM) tied to trade. While these discussions may sound technical, they carry profound implications for justice, equity, climate integrity, and the future of global cooperation—which align intimately with your values of transparency, human-centred growth, and inclusive leadership. This article unpacks why carbon markets and border adjustments matter, what Brazil’s proposal at COP30 enta...

  Forests, Indigenous Peoples, and the Amazon Forests, Indigenous Peoples & the Amazon: Why the COP in Brazil Was Both Symbolic and Controversial The decision to host the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Pará, Brazil — at the edge of the Amazon Rainforest — was more than logistical. It was symbolic: a global climate summit in the world’s largest tropical rainforest, with visible Indigenous leadership, in the heart of frontline-ecosystem concerns. Yet the summit’s forest outcomes were deeply ambivalent —marked by both noteworthy pledges and serious gaps—making the host location both powerful and problematic. This article unpacks why the Amazon spotlight mattered, what the significant forest-related results at COP30 were, how Indigenous and local-community rights figured in the negotiation, what was not achieved (or only partially so), and what this all means for frontier regions, justice-oriented climate action, and your own focus on meaningful ...