COP30

Brazil Unveils First Global Roadmap for Phasing Out Fossil Fuels

Brazil has published the first global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels, urging countries to start cutting reliance on coal, oil and gas now and shifting COP summits from negotiation toward implementation. The plan sets out feasible steps, including curbing methane flaring and cutting fossil fuel subsidies, but is non-binding and lacks timelines or specific targets, drawing criticism from scientists.