COP30 to Begin Without US Government Leaders
The COP30 climate conference is about to start in Brazil, aiming to advance international efforts against climate change. However, the United States, which ranks as the world's second-largest emitter of carbon dioxide, is not expected to send any senior government representatives.
Observers suggest that the absence of top-level US officials might leave more space for China to assert its position and influence the direction of the discussions.
"The US, the world's second-biggest CO2 emitter, has no plan to send top officials, possibly giving China greater influence in the talks."
Author’s Summary
Without top US officials at COP30, China could gain stronger leverage in shaping global climate negotiations.