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STORY: New York activist Hila Perry dressed up in an Earth costume and rapped on stage as others danced and held placards reading "Stop the shame."

"I call to the decision-makers to not listen to the people who are drilling and causing pollution, to not buy plastic waste that’s being used one time, to really think about our systems as a whole," she said.

Next week, environment ministers are due to arrive at COP15 to hash out any remaining disagreements but there are still major fault-lines between negotiators.

One key goal that could determine whether Montreal is a success is the headline target to protect at least 30% of lands and oceans by 2030, known as 30 by 30.