of COP30 Starts this Monday, November 10th Belem (Brazil), With the arrival of more than 50,000 participants They come from about 200 countries. this is, climate change. The conference, which will run until November 21, marks the beginning of a period marked by urgent responses to challenges such as the energy transition, climate financing and climate action. Tropical forest protection.
selection of belem The summit has special significance as a venue because international negotiations will take place directly in the Amazon, one of the most strategic regions for global climate balance. under the flag of “Discussing Amazon within Amazon” This edition aims to highlight the central role of tropical forests in the international climate change agenda and position Brazil as a leader in environmental protection.
of COP30 corresponds to 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This international forum is held annually and brings together heads of state, scientists, international organizations, the private sector and civil society on behalf of the 198 Parties to the Agreement, including 197 countries and the European Union. The aim is to assess global progress and negotiate concrete actions to combat recession. global warming.
of UNFCCC It was adopted in 1992 to establish a multilateral system aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas (GHG) Promote adaptation and mitigation actions in developing countries. The event articulates five pillars: mitigation, adaptation, financing, technology development and training. Topics such as loss and damage, social justice, gender and indigenous rights will also take center stage.
This year, COP30 It will be held from 10 to 21 November 2025 and will be an important example of assessing whether national commitments can meet the goal of limiting the rise in global average temperatures. 1.5℃ exceeds pre-industrial values established by. paris agreement.
negotiation COP30 go around 6 axles:
- Changes in energy, industry, and transportation
- Sustainable management of forests, oceans and biodiversity
- Transforming agriculture and food systems
- Urban resilience and infrastructure
- Development of humans and society
- climate change finance
These priorities reflect the will to address the crisis through concrete actions and mechanisms of inclusion. According to Augusto Carreramembers of the COP30 Regional Environmental Advisory Committee said, “ Concrete implementation of climate change countermeasuresGive the audio including non-traditional actor (local government, indigenous communities, youth) and Encourage innovative solutions”.
The distinctive elements of this edition are: Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)the measurable commitments each country envisages to reduce emissions and is presented every five years. The United Nations has warned that if current targets are fully implemented, global temperatures are on track to rise by 2.3°C to 2.5°C, a number that threatens the goals of the Paris Agreement.
According to information from the Ministry of Interior, Argentina The third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) was submitted before the start of COP30, setting out the following net emissions limits: 2030 and 2035 not exceeding 375 megatons Equivalent to carbon dioxide. This new contribution incorporates methodological improvements, expands the coverage area, increases the number of emission categories reported, and uses the latest indicators from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
During the opening of the Summit on Thursday 6 November, the Secretary-General said: united nations, Antonio Guterresargued as follows: “This COP is 10 years of acceleration and achievements”, underscoring the challenge of reducing dependence on fossil fuels and increasing investment in clean energy.
in COP30the concept of a just transition is gaining strength as a guarantee that the decarbonization process does not exacerbate social inequalities. This discussion incorporates issues of public health, education, decent employment, and human rights to ensure that no region is left behind from the benefits of the ecological transition.
Mathilde Rusticucciprofessor and researcher Koni set and co-author of a report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), pointed out infobae The summit also discussed the impact of climate change on human health. Latin America and Caribbean Climate and Health Network.
In terms of financing, the following proposals stand out. Tropical Forest Forever Fund (TFFF). The initiative aims to guarantee stable income for countries managing tropical forests even if they are able to stop deforestation altogether, thereby moving towards a sustainable and verifiable conservation logic. The fund has an initial goal of $125 billion and has already received an initial $1 billion contribution from Brazil.
selection of belem The headquarters not only emphasizes geopolitical and ecological values; AmazonBut rather, it proposes recognizing the world’s largest tropical forest as a subject of rights, a path that is being explored in other South American countries but is unprecedented in this biome.
They from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) emphasize the importance of this region. “The Amazon is extremely important because not only local communities but people around the world depend on the rainforest for food, water, timber, and medicine, as well as climate stabilization. The Amazon stores between 150 and 200 billion tons of carbon.”
COP30 will discuss mechanisms for stronger protection of rainforests and more binding commitments from governments. Indigenous and environmental organizations advocate the need to guarantee the right to free, prior, and informed consultation as provided by law. International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention No. 169.
The conference will feature testimony from local residents explaining the impact of climate change on their communities. The program will include forums on accessibility, sustainability and social justice, with spaces such as a green zone for civil society and a blue zone set aside for official negotiations.
city of belem received investment from $1.3 billion for COP30targeting 38 infrastructure, public transport, accommodation and sanitation projects, with the following objectives: Improving basic services and reducing historical inequalities At one of the main access doors to Amazon.
The coming days will be characterized by intense negotiations, the search for consensus and pressure (from science, civil society and politics) on the conference to translate the urgency of climate change into an effective global agreement.
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