COP30 Housing Crisis Exposes Deep Fault Lines in Global Climate Diplomacy

As the world prepares for the United Nations’ COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, a troubling reality emerges: the very people who should lead this global conversation—youth activists, representatives from vulnerable nations, and grassroots advocates—are being priced out of participation. This exclusion is no mere logistical hiccup; it signals a larger breakdown in how international institutions operate, undermining equitable representation and America’s interests on the world stage. Who Benefits When Climate Negotiations Leave Out the Vulnerable? Pooja Tilvawala’s gamble of investing over $46,000 of her own money to secure housing for young delegates might be heroic, but it also spotlights...