Over Eighty Nations Unite At COP30 To Demand Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout

​In a powerful show of global climate solidarity, more than 80 countries at COP30 joined a collective call for a clear, time-bound road map to phase out fossil fuels. The demand, raised during a high-level session in Belém, Brazil, marks one of the strongest pushes yet for an international agreement aimed at ending the world’s dependence on coal, oil, and gas.

Leaders from climate-vulnerable nations, European countries, and several Latin American governments emphasized that the next decade will define humanity’s ability to limit global warming. They urged major emitters to commit to ambitious transition policies, accelerate clean-energy investment, and deliver financial support to countries struggling with climate impacts.

The proposal seeks a globally coordinated timeline for phasing out fossil fuels, paired with targets for expanding renewable energy and improving energy efficiency. Supporters say the world is running out of time to act. With rising temperatures, severe droughts, extreme heatwaves, and record-breaking wildfires, the urgency of reducing carbon emissions has never been greater.

Small island nations—among the most vocal at COP30—warned that without a rapid shift away from fossil fuels, entire communities face displacement. “This is not a political debate for us. It is about survival,” stated the Prime Minister of Tuvalu, calling on major powers to “lead with responsibility, not excuses.”

The European Union and several African nations backed the demand, stressing that a road map would provide clarity for industries, governments, and energy markets. Climate experts say that such a plan could reshape global investment patterns and accelerate the transition to solar, wind, green hydrogen, and other renewable technologies.

However, the proposal faced resistance from several oil-producing nations, including Saudi Arabia and some members of OPEC. These countries argued that energy security and economic stability must also be considered. They supported reducing carbon emissions but opposed language that explicitly calls for “phasing out” fossil fuels.

China and the United States—the world’s two largest emitters—responded cautiously. While both countries expressed support for expanding renewable energy, they stopped short of endorsing a fossil-fuel phaseout. Analysts say their stance will heavily influence whether the proposal moves forward in future negotiations.

Environmental groups hailed the coalition of more than 80 nations as a turning point. They noted that for the first time, a majority of countries at a COP summit have publicly demanded a universal and binding plan to end fossil-fuel use.

As the conference continues, negotiators will work to determine whether the proposal will be included in the final COP30 agreement. Even if it faces pushback, supporters believe the message is clear: the world is shifting toward a clean-energy future, and countries lagging behind will face increasing global pressure.

COP30 has already become a defining moment in climate diplomacy, with the growing coalition signaling that the global conversation is no longer about whether to end fossil fuels—but when.