President Boric calls out Trump over climate ‘lies’ at COP30: Video
During his address at COP30 in Belem, Chilean President Gabriel Boric urged the international community to intensify efforts to confront the escalating climate crisis.
Speaking at the high-level Leaders’ Summit, Boric highlighted the urgent need for global cooperation to tackle the environmental challenges that increasingly affect societies worldwide.
Addressing the role of powerful nations in climate debates, Boric directly criticised former US President Donald Trump for denying the existence of the climate crisis. In his speech, Boric stated: "These are times when voices arise that choose to ignore or deny the scientific evidence about the climate crisis. Not long ago, the President of the United States, at the last UN General Assembly, said that the climate crisis does not exist, and that is a lie."
Boric also drew attention to the disproportionate effects of climate change on vulnerable populations, including women, indigenous groups, and local communities, particularly in the Global South. He emphasised that addressing climate change requires acknowledging these inequalities and ensuring that solutions are inclusive and just.
The event, hosted in the Amazon, underscores the global significance of preserving critical ecosystems while addressing climate change. Countries from the Global South have consistently called on the Global North to take responsibility for historical emissions and to commit to tangible measures that mitigate ongoing climate impacts worldwide.
COP30 runs from November 10 to 21, offering a platform for nations to advance dialogue, forge commitments, and confront the climate emergency with renewed international solidarity.
This story is written and edited by the Global South World team, you can contact us here.
