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How COP summits became a roadblock in the climate fight
What began as a platform for urgent global action has turned into an annual spectacle of lofty promises and minimal progress.
Once seen as our best hope against climate catastrophe, the COP (Conference of the Parties) summits have drifted far from their mission. What began as a platform for urgent global action has turned into an annual spectacle of lofty promises and minimal progress.
At COP28, the contradiction was glaring — more than 2,400 oil and gas lobbyists secured access, outnumbering Indigenous representatives nearly four to one. While pledges were made inside the halls, global emissions outside soared to a record high in 2023.
Nations like the UAE and Brazil proudly showcase their green credentials on the world stage, yet continue ramping up fossil fuel production at home. It’s a textbook case of greenwashing.
In Latin America, the crisis is already here: devastating floods, crippling droughts, and the rapid retreat of Andean glaciers. Yet the outcomes of most COP meetings are mired in soft language — voluntary targets, flexible deadlines, and virtually no enforcement.
The result? A global process that often feels more like performance than progress.
When climate summits repeatedly fail to deliver binding action, we must ask: who benefits from the delays? As the world edges closer to environmental tipping points, prolonged dialogue without accountability risks becoming a smokescreen — one that shields those profiting from inaction.
It’s time we questioned whether COP is still a step forward, or just another pause button on the climate clock.
