COP30 Bulletin Day 9: Belém package elusive as Lula steals the show

After spending the day in high-level meetings at COP30, Brazil’s president says rich nations need to help poor ones on climate action, while a planned early deal is yet to emerge
Brazilian President Lula da Silva, speaks next to the COP30 President and COP 30 CEO during the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belem, Brazil on November 19, 2025.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva, speaks next to the COP30 President and COP 30 CEO during the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belem, Brazil on November 19, 2025. (Photo by Ueslei Marcelino/COP30)

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