Focus on COP30
The 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP30) will take place in Brazil between November 10 and 21, 2025. The event will take place in Belém, in the state of Pará – for the first time in an Amazonian city. Belém is known as the “gateway to the Amazon”, one of the world most important and threatened ecological areas.
COP30 in Brazil set to spotlight developing countries’ climate finance needs
COP30 host Brazil urges rich nations to boost climate funds amid U.S. Paris exit; $300B pledged falls short of $1.3T needed.
In Brazil, an Amazon reforestation project seeks to redeem carbon markets
By planting native species in the Amazon, Brazilian company Mombak hopes to restore credibility to a scandal-ridden carbon market.
Brazil gears up for first climate conference in Amazon
Experts view the UN conference as a crucial chance for humanity to reverse the warming trend with firm commitments to reduce emissions.
Brazil’s Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency
In 2024, Brazil's Amazon saw 140,328 fires, the highest in 17 years, amid a lengthy drought and ongoing deforestation efforts.
Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds
Brazil's beef industry fuels Amazon deforestation, with 80 per cent of top companies failing to stop rainforest destruction.
Papua New Guinea PM vows to return to UN climate talks
Papua New Guinea's prime minister promised to return to UN climate summits after boycotting this year's talks.
Denmark’s groundbreaking agriculture climate policy sets strong example for the world
Denmark’s new policy taxes livestock emissions, restores ecosystems, cuts nitrogen pollution, and sets a global benchmark.
IRENA: Limiting global warming still possible, but G20 must step up
To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, IRENA emphasizes the importance of aligning NDCs with national climate and energy transition goals.
After a disappointing COP29, here’s how to design global climate talks that might actually work
Opinion: Reform COP talks to accelerate global climate action and overcome the slow, flawed process for meaningful change.
Most greenhouse gas emissions come from cities. Why not involve them in NDCs?
Collaboration between national and subnational governments — cities, states, and regions — can strengthen NDCs under the Paris Agreement.
