Brazil must lead the way for the Global South in shipping talks

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Brazil has an opportunity to set the stage for success at COP30 by helping deliver a shipping levy at IMO talks in London this spring, writes Simon Kofe, Tuvalu's Minister for Transport, Energy, Communication, and Innovation

Last year marked the hottest year on record. If we don't act now, it won't just be my home islands sinking beneath the rising seas – it will be more wildfires, devastating droughts, and extreme weather...

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