9 Crucial Things to Know About COP30

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP30, will be held from 6 to 21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. This global event promises to be a crucial milestone in the fight against climate change. Here are 9 key things to watch for:

1. A Global Gathering for Climate Action

Led by world leaders, scientists, NGOs, and civil society, COP30 convenes to accelerate urgent climate solutions. It is a unique platform for discussion, negotiation, and collaboration to keep global warming at less than 1.5°C.

2. Focus on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

One of the main conference priorities is to review countries’ new and updated NDCs – their roadmaps for emissions reduction and adaptation linked to climate change impacts; this will showcase progress and obstacles in meeting the targets under the Paris Agreement.

3. Financing the Transition to a Low-Carbon Future

COP30 will advance discussions on scaling climate finance from the $300 billion today to an ambitious $1.3 trillion annually by 2035. The financial commitments will be used to support mitigation, adaptation, and the just transition in developing countries.

4. Emphasis on Multilateralism and Science

The COP Presidency of Brazil will defend global cooperation and respect for scientific evidence as the fundamental principles for effective climate action and policymaking at the Conference.

5. Climate and Biodiversity: Common Cause

COP30 will take place in the Amazon rainforest region and will uniquely bring together the dual ambitions of climate and biodiversity conservation for the first time, recognizing their interdependence with sustainable development.

6. Adaptation and Implementation: Key Negotiations

Expect major decisions on the Global Goal on Adaptation indicators that will help measure and guide how countries are building resilience to climate impacts. Technology transfer and capacity dialogue will be key.

7. Priorities of Gender and Just Transition

A new gender action plan will be negotiated, along with an enhanced focus on just transition frameworks to ensure climate policies are inclusive and equitable, leaving no one behind.

8. Accountability and Transparency

It also aims to reinforce transparency mechanisms, scrutinize biennial reports on greenhouse gas emissions and related mitigation action, and build trust among countries. COP30 in Belém is a crucial opportunity to accelerate climate ambition, build resilience, and deepen international collaboration.

9. Preparing for COP31

Discussions will involve the selection of the host country for COP31, ensuring continuity in climate governance and momentum beyond Belém.

The outcomes will set trends for global climate policy and determine the path toward an inclusive and sustainable future for all. Be informed and involved as the world comes together to forge our common future.