At the COP30 summit in Belem, twelve countries—including Brazil, Canada, and the United States—signed the Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change, marking a global commitment to combat climate misinformation. This initiative aims to protect the accuracy of public information and build trust in climate science. The declaration highlights the detrimental effects of misinformation, which can confuse the public and undermine climate action efforts by distorting facts about climate issues.
The signatory countries pledged to collaborate on research, fact-checking, and education to counter misinformation, working together with digital platforms and civil society. The initiative emphasizes human rights principles, defending those who communicate scientific information. While the declaration is not legally binding, it signals a crucial recognition of the importance of information integrity in climate governance. Moving forward, effective monitoring and accountability for digital platforms are essential in addressing the challenges posed by misinformation. The declaration underlines that combating misinformation is as vital as emissions reduction in the fight against climate change.
