COP30 Belém exposed massive gaps in climate action, and the ocean will carry the burden. In this episode, we break down the missing fossil fuel commitments, the weak climate finance language, and the two-track political system that threatens to push ocean science into the background. These decisions matter because the ocean is already absorbing the heat and carbon that our climate system cannot handle. 
Climate justice: Indigenous communities and coastal nations called for a stronger voice at COP30 but were pushed aside, even during protests inside the venue. One of the most surprising moments came when Indigenous leaders were removed from the room while speaking about losing their homes and food security, something never mentioned in the global headlines. 
Coastal restoration: From seagrass meadows to mangroves and kelp forests, this episode explains why ocean-based climate solutions are being ignored at the highest levels of global climate policy. You will hear how we can scale these habitats to remove carbon, restore ecosystems, protect communities from storms and sea level rise, and keep the ocean front and center in climate conversations. 
Chapters:
00:00 COP30 Belém overview and ocean context 
01:10 Why world leaders celebrated too early 
02:05 Fossil fuel commitments removed from the agreement 
03:30 The finance promises that have no clear plan 
05:25 The rush to adopt fifty-nine adaptation indicators 
07:40 How the two-track climate system works 
09:25 Why ocean science gets buried in negotiations 
11:00 Indigenous voices removed at COP30 
13:10 Climate injustice for coastal communities and island states 
15:00 The ocean consequences: bleaching, storms, warming 
17:10 The real climate solutions in coastal habitats 
18:40 Final takeaways and call to action
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