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Key Takeaways from COP30 in Belém

Meenakshi Raman, Head of Programmes, Third World Network

01-Dec-25 15:00

Key Takeaways from COP30 in Belém

The world watched Belém closely as leaders gathered for COP30, hoping the talks would deliver stronger climate action. Meenakshi Raman (President, Sahabat Alam Malaysia and Head of Programmes, Third World Network) was there in the thick of this year's climate negotiations, and she joins us to break down the wins, the gaps, and share the stories that didn’t make global headlines.

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Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs


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