High hotel costs and limited accommodation for COP30 in Brazil are creating barriers for smaller nations, with Latvia considering remote participation.
Latvian officials cited unprecedented expenses, straining their national budget for the climate summit. The issue reflects broader challenges in ensuring equitable access to global climate discussions.
Organisers are under pressure to address accommodation shortages as the summit approaches. Cost concerns may limit representation from less-resourced countries, impacting summit outcomes.
Kaspars Melnis shared: “We already basically have a decision that it’s too expensive for us. It’s the first time it’s so expensive.”
A Latvian official statement shared: “We have a responsibility to our country’s budget, which makes attending COP30 in person a significant challenge.”
