Brazil is set to host COP30 and has called for a transformative approach to climate action, aiming to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually for developing nations by 2035. COP30 President-designate Andre Aranha Correa do Lago emphasized the need for collaboration and urgent implementation of climate strategies amid global challenges. The conference will focus on enhancing climate finance, assessing progress, and fostering partnerships across diverse environmental sectors.
Brazil, as the host for the upcoming COP30 climate conference, has recognized the urgent need for a significant shift in the global climate change strategy. In a letter addressed to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) parties, COP30 President-designate Andre Aranha Correa do Lago emphasized the importance of moving from negotiations to active implementation, urging a decade of decisive action.
Correa do Lago utilized football metaphor, stating, “As a nation of football, Brazil believes in ‘virada’ – turning the game around when defeat seems certain.” He reinforced the necessity of collective efforts to alter the trajectory of climate action, stressing that the consequences of unaddressed global warming will disrupt societies and economies.
As part of Brazil’s role as host, a crucial focus is building momentum for COP30, which is scheduled from November 10 to 21 in Belem, adjacent to the Amazon rainforest. This urgency is heightened by concerns stemming from the prior U.S. administration’s withdrawal from global climate commitments, resulting in insufficient emission reductions and inadequate financial support for climate initiatives.
One of the main objectives for COP30 is to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 to aid developing nations, an increase from the $300 billion established during COP29 in Baku. To facilitate this, Brazil has introduced the ‘Baku to Belem Roadmap to 1.3T’ initiative. Correa do Lago stated, “The incoming COP30 presidency looks forward to working with COP29 to guide this roadmap and scale up climate finance for developing nations.”
Additionally, Brazil aims to conduct an interim stocktake of climate actions to assess progress. Although the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement was held at COP28, the next is not prepared until 2028. Brazil seeks to encourage open discussions on challenges impacting climate ambition.
Brazil will also create a “Circle of Presidencies,” which includes leaders from COP events starting from Paris to Baku, along with representatives from various environmental conventions. This initiative is intended to enhance global climate ambition by consolidating expert insights from biodiversity, land restoration, and climate action.
In summary, Brazil’s leadership for COP30 signifies a pivotal moment in the global climate dialogue. The country advocates for a shift towards proactive climate action and aims to mobilize significant financial resources for developing nations while fostering international collaboration through various initiatives. With increased emphasis on concrete measures, Brazil endeavors to transform COP30 into a catalyst for substantial change in climate policies.
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