2025 UN Climate Change Conference Heads to Belém

Belém, Brazil – The eyes of the world will turn to Belém, Brazil this November as it hosts the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 30). This crucial gathering will bring together global leaders, policymakers, scientists, and activists to address the escalating climate crisis.

COP 30, taking place from November 10th to 21st, marks a pivotal moment in the fight against climate change. It will be the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The conference will also include several other key meetings:

• CMP 20: The 20th meeting of the COP serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol.
• CMA 7: The seventh meeting of the COP serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Paris Agreement.
• SBSTA 63: The 63rd session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice.
• SBI 63: The 63rd session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation.

With the impacts of climate change becoming increasingly severe, COP 30 carries a heightened sense of urgency. The conference is expected to focus on key issues such as:

• Accelerating emissions reductions: Nations will need to strengthen their commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.  
• Climate finance: Developed countries will be pressed to deliver on their promises to provide financial support to developing countries to help them adapt to climate change and transition to clean energy.
• Loss and damage: Discussions will likely intensify around establishing a mechanism for addressing the loss and damage caused by climate change impacts in vulnerable countries.

The choice of Belém as the host city is significant. Located in the Amazon rainforest, one of the world’s most critical ecosystems, Belém symbolizes the interconnectedness of climate change and biodiversity. Brazil’s leadership in rainforest conservation and its commitment to sustainable development will be in the spotlight.

As the world grapples with the growing consequences of climate change, COP 30 in Belém offers a crucial opportunity for international cooperation and decisive action. The outcomes of this conference could shape the planet’s future for generations to come.