Photograph: GettyThe outcome of the Cop30 talks has been criticised as “not nearly enough” after countries reaffirmed their commitment to tackling climate change but agreed no immediate actions to follow through. Professor Peter Thorne of the Icarus climate research centre at Maynooth University said countries were “window dressing” on the main problems. Ross Fitzpatrick of Christian Aid Ireland said countries most to blame for climate change had spent most of Cop30 resisting developing countries’ pleas for help. Former president of Ireland and climate campaigner, Mary Robinson, said there were signs of hope in the summit’s imperfect outcome. But at a time when multilateralism is being tested, it is significant that countries continue to move forward together,” she said.
