Cop30:

The future has arrived, and it is warmer than anticipated. In 2024, the planet surpassed the threshold of 1.5°C of warming, marking a new and dangerous climate reality. In this scenario of climate breakdown, the debate shifts from prevention to crisis management and emergency adaptation. In this essential work, Everaldo dives into the irrefutable science of the climate crisis, revealing how global warming accentuates social and economic inequalities. The book, the result of a solid publishing career, explores the connection between luxury emissions and the impacts of poverty, highlighting the responsibility of the richest 1% of the world s population for 16% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Through an in-depth analysis, the author addresses Brazil s vulnerabilities, where the climate crisis is intertwined with issues of environmental racism and deforestation. The work proposes a path to a Just Transition, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of decarbonization in the country and presenting international case studies. COP30: The Accelerating Climate Crisis and the Global Imperative for a Just Transition is an urgent call to action. He argues that the key to a safe and livable future lies in tackling the climate and inequality crises simultaneously. Time is running out, but hope lies in building a future paved with green technology, social justice, equity, and democracy.