World leaders and policymakers are currently meeting in Sao Paulo, Brazil for COP30, the 30th installment of the United Nations Climate Change Conference. The focus of this year's talks is on accelerating efforts to combat the worsening climate crisis.

Former Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, made a powerful plea for urgent action, stating that "the time for empty promises is over." Lula highlighted the need for strong cooperation between nations to reduce carbon emissions and transition to renewable energy sources.

California Governor, Gavin Newsom, urged for unity among countries and called out former US President, Donald Trump, for his lack of action on climate change during his presidency. Newsom stressed the importance of holding all nations accountable for their contributions to the climate crisis.

One positive development at COP30 is the partnership between Chinese electric vehicle maker, BYD, and the Brazilian government to promote cleaner transport solutions. This collaboration aims to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector, a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions.

As the talks continue, world leaders are facing increasing pressure to take bold and immediate action to address the climate emergency before it's too late.