Latvia and Lithuania are reportedly considering remote participation in the Climate Change Conference in Brazil due to exorbitant hotel prices
Latvia and Lithuania may skip this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil due to high accommodation costs, Reuters has reported. The cost of lodging in the host city of Belem is reportedly forcing the Baltic states to participate remotely.
The summit, known as COP30, will be held November 10-21. It is expected to gather leaders, climate negotiators and experts to discuss progress on emissions targets and adaptation, with a focus on protecting the rainforest.
Lithuania said its delegation may stay away after being quoted prices for accommodation exceeding $500 per person per night.
Latvia’s climate minister, Kaspars Melnis, told the news agency that his country had asked conference organizers if its negotiators could join by video.