The world is entering a new, more covert phase of climate denial—not the rejection of science, but the rejection of solutions, warns André Corrêa do Lago, Brazil’s seasoned diplomat and president of the upcoming COP30 climate summit.
In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, Corrêa do Lago outlined what he sees as the next major obstacle to climate progress: economic denialism—a growing resistance to the idea that climate action can drive, not derail, economic growth.
As global temperatures rise and extreme weather events multiply, the scientific link between human emissions and environmental damage has become irrefutable. Yet, instead of acknowledging the urgency to act, some vested interests have shifted tactics, undermining economic policies designed to build a low-carbon future.
Corrêa do Lago believes this new form of denial could be just as dangerous as decades of scientific misinformation. It breeds doubt, stalls policy, and obstructs progress, despite mounting evidence that green economies can thrive and uplift communities.
As the world looks ahead to COP30, Corrêa do Lago’s message is clear: the battle for climate justice is no longer about proving the science—it’s about defending the solutions. Read More
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