NEW DELHI: The 30th session of the UN climate conference (COP30) concluded in Belem, Brazil with a compromised deal as countries agreed to triple adaptation finance (funds to assist developing countries to tackle impacts of climate change) as part of the summit agreement - called global 'Mutirao' decision - but could not reach consensus on a roadmap to transitioning away from fossil fuels and stop deforestation. An informal announcement on these two issues was, however, a saving grace as it will keep the focus on climate-damaging fossil fuels intact during future COPs. Since many countries had been pitching for agreements on phasing out use of fossil fuels (oil, gas and coal) and halting deforestation, the Brazilian COP30 presidency announced two roadmaps - one on to transitioning away

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