Countries sign historic declaration to combat climate disinformation at COP30

In the city of Belém, Brazil, during COP 30, the governments of several countries formalized an unprecedented commitment to the integrity of information on climate change. The call Climate Information Integrity Statementlaunched by the UNFCCC in partnership with UNESCO, represents the first time that the issue has been officially included on the agenda of global climate negotiations.

The document was drawn up in collaboration with members of civil society from the Global Initiative Advisory Group and already has the support of ten countries: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden and Uruguay.

The declaration commits signatories to promoting accurate, accessible and evidence-based information, while protecting freedom of expression and media diversity. Among the six main commitments are equitable access to quality information, strengthening the capacity to detect disinformation and encouraging transparency in private sector communication practices.

The breakthrough comes at a time when climate disinformation, greenwashing and scientific denialism threaten public trust and hinder global action against global warming. With this step, the countries hope to strengthen not only the response to the climate crisis, but also the basis of trust needed to accelerate the transition to carbon-neutral economies.

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