Belém, Brazil. Flickr/ Egoiano
By Juan Pablo Hoffmaister, Associate Vice President, Global Engagement and Partnerships, Environmental Defense Fund
As the global climate community sets its sights on COP30 in Belém, Brazil, we stand at a decisive moment for international climate action. Election outcomes in the US, Europe, and elsewhere are reshaping the landscape of multilateralism, finance, and aid. The upcoming conference is more than just another annual climate gathering – it’s a pivotal opportunity to recalibrate and push the world toward meeting its 2030 climate targets.
As we prepare, it’s worth reflecting on key points from COP30 President-designate, Ambassador André Aranha Corrêa do Lago’s recent statement to the UN General Assembly and the Letter addressed to UNFCCC Parties. His vision underscores why this conference must be a turning point to bend the curve on emissions and increase climate resilience.