The recent global climate talks, COP30, culminated in contentious negotiations, with countries expressing discontent over the absence of commitments on finance, new adaptation indicators, and notably the failure to include fossil fuels in the final agreement. This omission was met with protests, overshadowing the incorporation of the just transition work programme and raising concerns over vague funding promises and the exclusion of critical minerals. The talks also resulted in deadlock and an evacuation due to a massive fire, further complicating an already divisive summit. Additionally, there was an outcry from small islands like Jamaica stressing the importance of the 1.5-degree target, highlighting the critical nature of climate change for vulnerable nations.