Protesters storm COP30 conference, clash with security

(CLO) On November 11, dozens of Brazilian indigenous activists stormed the COP30 climate conference venue and clashed with security forces.

Angry protesters shouted for access to the COP30 conference venue in the Brazilian city of Belém. Some waved flags calling for land rights or carried banners reading: "Our land is not for sale."

“We want our land to be free, free of large-scale agriculture , free of oil and gas exploration, free of illegal miners and loggers,” said Gilmar, an indigenous leader from the Tupinamba community near the lower Tapajos River in Brazil.

On the night of Tuesday, the 11th day of #COP30 — hundreds of Indigenous people rose in defiance, taking over the Blue Zone where world leaders negotiate. Their message is clear: no more empty promises — our lands, our rights, our future are not for negotiation! ✊🏾… pic.twitter.com/X42rAQK7AK

—Mr. Climate (@OlumideIDOWU) November 11, 2025

Video of the incident

Security forces pushed back protesters and used tables to block the entrance.

"Early this evening, a group of protesters breached security barriers at the main entrance to the COP, causing minor injuries to two security personnel and minor damage to the venue," a COP30 spokesman said in a statement.

Representatives of countries participate in events before COP 30. Photo: COP30

"Brazilian and UN security personnel took protective action to secure the site, following all established security protocols. Brazilian and UN authorities are investigating the incident. The site has been fully secured and COP negotiations continue," the person added.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has highlighted Indigenous communities as key players in this year's COP30 negotiations.

Earlier this week, dozens of indigenous leaders in Brazil arrived by boat to join the talks and demand a greater say in how the forest is managed.

Source: https://congluan.vn/nguoi-bieu-tinh-xong-vao-hoi-nghi-cop30-dung-do-voi-an-ninh-10317456.html