1. US state governors and other local government representatives have emphasized their intention to continue efforts to address climate change at the annual United Nations climate summit, known as COP30. * Conference of the Parties締約国会議
The event kicked off on Monday in the northern Brazilian city of Belem, but the Republican administration of US President Donald Trump has sent no high-ranking officials. The US is the second largest emitter of carbon dioxide. California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is a Democrat, said on Tuesday, “I do not want the United States of America to be a footnote on climate policy, and that’s exactly what Donald Trump is intending to do.”
2. The head of the International Criminal Court has called for cooperation from the international community in maintaining independence and impartiality among growing pressure from major powers. ICC President Akane Tomoko spoke at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. The Japanese judge has been serving as president since last year.
3. Top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations have gathered in Canada’s Ontario Province for foreign ministerial talks. The group is expected to discuss ways to increase pressure on Russia in a bid to force a ceasefire with Ukraine.