Protesters at COP30 climate talks demand a just energy transition

Dozens of protesters called for a just energy transition on Tuesday at the 30th edition of the United Nations climate talks (COP30), currently underway in the Brazilian city of Belem.

Chanting, clapping, and dancing they demanded a shift to cleaner energy and away from coal, oil, or natural gas, saying the time has come for action.

Karabo Mokgonyana, a member of think tank Power Shift Africa, said the talks have a direct impact on the…