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'Sleep Under the Stars': Hotel Mess in Brazil Ahead of UN Meet
Accommodation costs for COP30 in Belem soared up to $1,200 per night before reductions, prompting use of alternative lodging such as private homes and cruise ships, organizers said.
- COP30, the upcoming United Nations climate summit set to take place in November in Belem, Brazil, is anticipated to draw up to 50,000 participants.
- Accommodation shortages and soaring costs arose because Belem has limited hotel capacity and many residents have started renting rooms to profit from the event.
- Organizers arranged alternative lodging including private homes, universities, schools, and two cruise ships 20 kilometers from the venue, while the government formed a task force to assist delegates.
- Mr. Marcio Astrini from the Climate Observatory warned that accommodation worries overshadow emission reduction and climate financing goals, and the event could be “the most exclusive in history.”
- Although prices dropped 22% since February, many hotels are full and high costs remain an issue, implying limited affordability and accessibility for some delegates.
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