When global leaders, scientists, activists, and Indigenous communities gathered in Belém for COP30, expectations were monumental. Not simply because the Amazon symbolized both the wonder and fragility of our planet, but because the summit arrived at a tipping point: the world needed more than pledges—it needed execution, enforcement, and equity.
What followed was a summit with big wins and clear gaps. Some areas finally moved forward, such as adaptation funding, Indigenous leadership, and new roadmaps for key sectors. But one major goal remained out of reach: a firm global plan to phase out fossil fuels.
For people in higher education, these outcomes matter in two ways. They shape the work of climate researchers, and they guide how we teach the next generation of climate leaders.
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