Brazil is building a highway through the Amazon rainforest to accommodate COP30 attendees in Belém, triggering outrage from conservationists and local residents. The road cuts through protected land, disrupting ecosystems and displacing communities.
Officials claim the project includes sustainability features, but critics argue it contradicts the summit’s mission. Some fear the road will accelerate further deforestation.
As global leaders gather to address climate change, the environmental price of hosting such events is under scrutiny.