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COP30: Three key outcomes for corporates

COP30 took place in Belém (Brazil) from 10–22 November. In the lead-up, civil society groups raised concerns about limited accommodation raising hotel prices, which would favour lobbyists and other groups. US officials were notably absent, once again playing into concerns over whether international cooperation would stall.

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