Climate talks open as world's poorest face heat, hunger, and a future at risk every day
The COP30 climate talks have opened in Brazil, placing poor communities like the Arara neighborhood in northern Rio at high risk due to extreme heat and its devastating consequences. The lives of millions of people who live in poverty are now more closely tied to the outcome of these international negotiations than ever before.
The COP30 climate talks have begun in Brazil, where poor communities are bearing the brunt of extreme heat and its devastating effects on their living conditions, making them the most vulnerable stakeholders in the negotiations. In Rio's Arara neighborhood, scorching temperatures persist long after sunset, exacerbating health issues and infrastructure damage. As world leaders gather to discuss climate action, the resilience and struggles of low-income communities like Arara are increasingly central to the global conversation. The talks' outcomes will have a direct impact on the lives of people living in these already-struggling neighborhoods.
