Climate talks run into night as hosts seek breakthrough

COP30 hosts from Brazil on Monday extended negotiations into the night at the UN climate talks as they pushed for a rapid compromise among countries very much at deep odds.

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Following a difficult first week, Brazil set a deadline for nations to finalise "a significant part" of the negotiations by yesterday evening for approval the following day.

"It's super difficult as you know ... but all involved thought that it's worth a try" said COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago.

Sleepless nights are assured, with Mr Correa do Lago extending the programme so negotiators were "able to continue working at night".

They have their work cut out. No progress has been made to reconcile differences over weak climate commitments, insufficient financial pledges and trade measures.