国際｜COP30開幕 先住民の声に期待 / International | COP30 Opens with Hopes for Indigenous Voices

Summary

The COP30 conference has opened in Belém, Brazil, where discussions on climate change measures are taking place.

Indigenous leader Sonia Guajajara expressed hope that Indigenous peoples, who are affected by climate change, will take a leading role in protecting the natural environment. UN Secretary-General António Guterres harshly criticized countries that have failed to limit the temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius and emphasized the seriousness of the impacts of climate change.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, what’s the COP30 conference about?
Log: COP30 is a United Nations conference on climate change where countries discuss measures to combat global warming.
Chako: I see! Are indigenous people participating?
Log: Yes, especially Sonia Guajajara, the indigenous minister from Brazil, has emphasized the importance of protecting the natural environment.
Navi: Indigenous people are directly affected by climate change, so their voices are considered important in the discussions.
Chako: It’s great that indigenous perspectives are being heard!
Log: Definitely, their insights might lead to more effective solutions being discussed.

Admin’s Note

The hosting of COP30 reaffirms the importance of international efforts to address climate change. Notably, there is high hope for the incorporation of Indigenous perspectives. Since Indigenous peoples have a deep connection to the natural environment, it is hoped that their wisdom and experiences will be reflected in the discussions, leading to more sustainable solutions. Furthermore, Secretary-General Guterres’ criticisms indicate that countries need to take these issues seriously. I look forward to seeing how things progress in the future.