Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Groups Urge COP30 to Link Climate Justice and Reparations
Imagine the climate crisis is like a giant puzzle.
Some groups believe that the pieces of the puzzle haven't been put together fairly.
They want the people at the climate meeting, called COP30, to talk about how past wrongs, like slavery and colonialism, made the climate problem worse for certain people.
These groups believe that those who suffered because of these past injustices should be helped, and it's not fair if they continue to face the consequences without any help.
They also believe that Brazil, because of its history and diverse population, is a good place to discuss this.
They want leaders to create a special space at the meeting to discuss the climate issue with justice.
Hundreds of groups urge COP30 to include reparations on the climate agenda.
The groups argue historical crimes created global inequalities contributing to climate change.
The letter has been signed by over 240 organizations and public figures.
It urges Brazil and COP30 to create an official space for climate justice and reparations.
Reparations are about building a more dignified future, according to Brazil’s minister of racial equality.
- Who
- Hundreds of environmental and human rights groups, including organizations like Instituto Luiz Gama and the Caribbean Pan African Network.
- What
- Urging COP30 to address historical injustices and reparations in climate negotiations.
- When
- COP30 is scheduled to be held in Brazil this November.
- Where
- Brazil
- Why
- To address the historical roots of the climate crisis and achieve climate justice.
- Event
- COP30
- Location
- Brazil
- Organizations Involved
- Hundreds of environmental and human rights groups, including Amnesty International USA and Black Lives Matter chapters
- Key Figures
- Anielle Franco, Brazil’s minister of racial equality
- Focus
- Linking climate justice with reparations for historical crimes