We are aware of the incident that took place on Tuesday, November 11, when a group of protesters entered the Blue Zone. Staff members from 350.org were not involved, and we do not have information about the motivations behind it.
350.org has always stood for the power of peaceful protest and people-led movements. Civil society showing up, speaking out, and taking space is how real change happens – and that’s especially true here at COP30, the COP of truth and of the people, held in the heart of the Amazon.
Our focus now must remain on what truly matters: the outcomes of this COP. If COP30 is to be remembered as the COP of truth, it must deliver real progress on climate justice.
That means delivering a clear roadmap to a fast, fair and funded phase out of fossil fuels, with wealthy nations taking the lead according to their historic responsibility, and paying their climate debt through public, not private, finance. It means committing to triple renewable energy in a fair and equitable way – ensuring it is accessible, affordable, and community-controlled, not dominated by corporate or profit-driven interests.
It also means ensuring that Indigenous and traditional communities have a real seat at the table. Their voices, knowledge, and demands must be heard and reflected in the outcomes of COP30. Without their full participation, this cannot truly be a people’s COP.
Finally, and no less importantly, there is no climate justice without Indigenous and traditional leadership. Indigenous people have long been the true guardians of the planet. The message through the campaign ‘The Answer Is Us’ reminds us that real solutions to the climate crisis will not come from governments captured by fossil fuel interests, but from the communities who have been defending life for centuries.