Which countries support the Bam proposal at COP30?

The G77 and China bloc, representing about 80% of the world's population, have announced their unified support for a "just transition mechanism" at COP30, indicating their backing for the Bam proposal.

Why is the Bam proposal important for climate action?

Advocates say the Bam proposal is crucial to ensure the transition to a green economy does not unintentionally leave vulnerable groups behind, but instead boosts prosperity and minimizes inequality.

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Activists Rally for "Bam" Mechanism to Secure Just Climate Transition

Q: What is the Belém Action Mechanism (Bam)?

The Belém Action Mechanism (Bam) is a proposal developed by civil society groups to require countries to take concrete steps and coordinate their efforts to support a just transition to a low-carbon economy, especially for workers and communities affected by the shift.

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Civil society groups propose Belém Action Mechanism (Bam) to drive just transition
Bam aims to coordinate global efforts and support implementation, especially in poorer countries
G77 and China, representing 80% of world population, back the proposal at COP30

Activists Rally for "Bam" Mechanism to Secure Just Climate Transition

As the COP30 climate negotiations continue in Brazil, a key focus for civil society groups is the push for the Belém Action Mechanism (Bam) - a proposal to drive a just transition towards a low-carbon economy.

The concept of a just transition originated from the US labor movement, recognizing the need to support and compensate workers in polluting sectors as they shift to more environmentally friendly jobs. This has since been expanded to include all people affected by the transition, such as those living near mineral extraction sites or in the agriculture sector.

While the Paris Agreement acknowledged the importance of a just transition, the details have remained fragmented and inconsistent. Bam aims to change that by requiring countries to take concrete steps and coordinate their efforts to support workers and communities through the shift.