Brazil releases first global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels

Brazil's COP30 presidency published voluntary roadmaps for ending deforestation by 2030 and transitioning away from coal, oil, and gas, proposing that countries can begin using existing tools now without waiting for new technologies.

First covered Nov 3, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT · 6 articles

Brazil releases first global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels — Image via theguardian.com

Coverage

6d Carbon Brief Q&A: What is the Brazil-led ‘deforestation roadmap’? — On 3 November, the Brazilian presidency of the COP30 climate talks released its long-awaited “roadmap” on ending deforestation.

6d Carbon Brief Q&A: What is in the global ‘roadmap’ for transitioning away from fossil fuels? — Transitioning away from fossil fuels is “urgent, inevitable and, yet, possible”, according to a first-of-its-kind global “roadmap” produced by Brazil.… The…

7d Climate Home News COP30 roadmap says faster use of existing tools can halt forest loss by 2030 — The plan launched by Brazil to help the world end deforestation outlines a path to meeting the global goal, but requires national efforts and finance to be…

7d Climate Home News Brazil’s fossil fuel roadmap sketches out first global timetable — The COP30 presidency’s voluntary timetable asks countries to plan first, then build up clean energy - only turning to oil and gas supplies from 2031 The post…

8d Guardian Environment Brazil publishes first global ‘roadmap’ for phasing out fossil fuels — Cop30 host sets out steps to break link with coal, oil and gas as it aims to move focus from negotiating to implementing All countries can start to break their…

8d via Bluesky Brazil publishes first global ‘roadmap’ for phasing out fossil fuels — Cop30 host sets out steps to break link with coal, oil and gas as it aims to move focus from negotiating to implementing

Primary sources

cop30.br Accelerating the Global Energy Transition and Safeguarding Nature are the Most Effective Pathways to Mitigating Global Warming,” stated President Lula in Opening Session of the Belém Climate Summit — cited by 3 of the outlets above

unfccc.int Uk%20Submission%20To%20The%20Cop30%20Presidency%20Roadmap%20On%20Halting%20And%20Reversing%20Deforestation%20And%20Forest%20Degradation%20By%202030 (unfccc.int) — cited by 2 of the outlets above

alamy.com André Corrêa do Lago, COP30 president, left, and Ana Toni, COP30 CEO, talk as they attend a news conference at the COP30 U.N. Climate Summit, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Belem, Brazil. (AP Photo/Andre Penner Stock Photo - Alamy — cited by 2 of the outlets above

More coverage from around the web

healthpolicy-watch.news COP30 Ends With No Text On Fossil Fuels Phase-Out - But Plans For A Conference In 2026 - Health Policy Watch

earth.org Brazil to Consult Scientists, Industry on Fossil Fuel Roadmap

al-monitor.com Brazil wraps up COP30 with fossil fuel, forest roadmaps, urging shift from talks to action - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

rappler.com Brazil wraps up COP30 with fossil fuel, forest roadmaps, urging shift from talks to action

kelo.com Brazil wraps up COP30 with fossil fuel, forest roadmaps, urging shift from talks to action

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