The COP30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, is not as busy as people expected. Global energy plans have changed. This is because of world events and money problems. The main goal to reduce pollution still exists. However, the fast plans from before are now slower. This is happening because energy security and cost are more important now.
Recent global climate efforts have changed a lot. For example, the USA left the Paris Agreement. This made other countries more careful. The promise to stop using fossil fuels at COP28 now seems weaker. Many countries are delaying climate actions. New energy plans for 2035 have lower pollution targets.
Businesses are also changing their plans. They are not only focusing on being green. Now, they also want to be sure they have enough energy. They also want to keep costs low. Global energy use is growing faster than before. Energy use is increasing by about 2% each year. This is more than the 1.4% from the last ten years. So, all energy types, including fossil fuels, are being used more.
This means COP30 will likely have fewer big promises. People do not expect a strong goal to keep warming below 1.5°C. Talks may focus on staying below 2°C. This is a change from earlier goals. It shows that the world is in a phase of adding more energy. Reaching zero emissions by 2050 seems harder now.
There are many reasons for this change. The USA's actions and old energy systems are part of it. Also, people are thinking more about immediate human needs. This has led to "energy pragmatism." This means being realistic about politics and money. Resilience is now very important for future energy plans. This means being able to adapt and having strong systems. The path to clean energy is a long one. It needs changes based on today's needs.