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  • Less arguing, more action: Can Brazil’s unorthodox COP30 plan deliver results?

    Less arguing, more action: Can Brazil’s unorthodox COP30 plan deliver results?

    Unorthodox housing, high stakes As Brazil hosts COP30 in the Amazon, organizers have embraced an unconventional approach to accommodation for the 50,000-plus attendees. Shipping containers, cruise ships, river boats, schools and even army barracks are being pressed into service, creating a patchwork of housing modes that mirror the event’s urgency and scale. The goal is…