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COP30 signals a new era for landscapes, Indigenous knowledge, and rights-based climate action precisely because the trajectory of earlier COPs left critical gaps that now demand correction. COP21 in Paris established the temperature goals but treated ecosystems largely as carbon reservoirs rather than living climate systems. COP26 in Glasgow brought forests into global headlines through the Forest Declaration, yet the pledge remained voluntary, and deforestation continued apa

“We've got this one beautiful blue and green planet, and we have to get together and do something to protect it before it's too late.”- Jane Goodall (1934-2025)  Credit: UN Photo/Michos Tzovaras The Pursuit of Climate Action   Since its inception in 1995, the Conference of the Parties (COP) has become the stage for global climate diplomacy under the UNFCCC member states. Through negotiations, framework agreements, and discussion, COP has slowly turned big promises into polici

In this interview, Shahin , a young climate activist from Bangladesh, shares his reflections on attending last year’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP). Speaking from firsthand experience as a youth activist and also a victim of climate change-induced adversities, he highlights the gap between global discussions and local realities - and what must change to make climate conferences truly impactful.    Era: When you went to the last COP, what do you think was the outcome of

The atmosphere will be one of urgency and symbolism when the world convenes in Belém, Brazil, to COP30. The Amazon, also known as the lungs of the planet, serves as a reminder as well as the backdrop of what is at stake. It is a victim and an essential ally in combating the climate crisis. With the world leaders, scientists, activists, and communities coming together, the demands are evident: this must be the summit, which will go beyond the promises and start acting.  A Clim