About COP30
About COP30
Serves as a platform dedicated to gathering perspectives from individuals of diverse backgrounds, encompassing various cultures, age groups, and communities.
Its primary objective is to amplify the voices of ordinary individuals, providing them with a forum to share their opinions and relay their firsthand experiences regarding the impact of climate change on their daily lives.
The ultimate goal is to channel these collective insights to the leaders and decision-makers at COP30, ensuring that the broader spectrum of perspectives is considered in shaping climate policies and initiatives.
What is Conference of parties “COP”?
In the three decades since the Rio Summit and the launch of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Conference of the Parties to the Convention (COP) has convened member countries every year to determine ambition and responsibilities and identify and assess climate measures. The 21st session of the COP (COP21) led to the Paris Agreement, which mobilized global collective action to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels by 2100, and to act to adapt to the already existing effects of climate change.
Ever since the first COP in Berlin in 1995, COP have been used to review what Parties (the countries who signed up) have achieved, and measure progress. They are also where negotiations take place for the next round of emissions reductions. They are a vital means of monitoring the progress made so far and working out the targets that need to be achieved in the future if we are to reach the goals of the Paris Agreement.
COP30 is a crucial moment in global transformative climate action so what is COP30?
The Conference of the Parties (COP) is held annually, with the Presidency rotating between the five recognized UN regions.
This year, Brazil has been selected as the Presidency of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), to be hosted in Belém, Pará, in the heart of the Amazon region, from 10 to 21 November 2025. Brazil has a long-standing commitment to climate diplomacy and has chosen the City Park / Hangar Convention and Exhibition Centre as the venue for COP30
To deliver a process that is transparent, impartial, and inclusive, the COP30 Presidency has developed a plan based on two mutually reinforcing pillars: enhancing ambition and enabling action. These pillars aim to accelerate the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), promote climate finance, and support a just transition
The UNFCCC website provides more details explaining what COP is, the COP process, the issues under discussion, and the multilateral efforts already underway. Further details are available on the UNFCCC COP30 page and the official COP30 host country website COP30 website.
Information about the Blue Zone of the COP30
The Blue Zone is the primary venue for official negotiations, the Leaders’ Summit, and national pavilions. Organized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), access is restricted to official delegations, heads of state, accredited observers, and media. Located in Belém’s parque da cidade, this is where the future direction of international climate policy is shaped.
At COP30 in Belém, the Blue Zone will offer a space for countries, accredited organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to engage in dialogue and present their projects, strategies, and solutions for the climate agenda. This is the venue where global diplomatic interest will converge on delivering concrete environmental responses. The area will include plenary halls, multilateral meetings, side events, delegation offices, meeting rooms, and facilities for accredited press. It will also host pavilions for organizations and countries wishing to showcase their ideas for a more sustainable future.
Brazil will have an official pavilion in the Blue Zone, which will be organized by the federal government.
Information about the Green Zone of the COP30
The Green Zone at COP30 in Belém is a public space for civil society, institutions, and global leaders to connect, innovate, and promote sustainable solutions. Located in Parque da Cidade, it complements the official negotiations in the Blue Zone by fostering inclusive dialogue, public engagement, and climate awareness.
Its goals include:
- Showcasing climate innovations and best practices.
- Promoting education and cultural activities for the public.
- Building partnerships across sectors.
The Green Zone emphasizes transparency, diversity, and the inclusion of local communities, especially from the Amazon region, in global climate action.
