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Brazil Vows Climate Action, Not Just Targets, at COP30
17 Oct
Summary
- COP30 to focus on implementation and solutions, not just commitments
- Goal to raise $1.3 trillion in climate finance by 2035
- Developing countries to push for reform of UNFCCC negotiations
As the 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) approaches in November 2025, the Brazilian Presidency is positioning the summit as a forum for climate action and implementation, rather than just setting new targets. Unlike previous COPs, where major emissions reduction pledges were made, COP30 will focus on finding workable solutions to address the worsening effects of climate change.
One of the key priorities will be determining how to effectively allocate the $300 billion in annual climate finance that developed nations promised at COP29, as well as developing a roadmap to scale this up to $1.3 trillion by 2035. Developing countries have argued that this amount is still insufficient, but the Brazilian Presidency aims to avoid reopening this debate and instead concentrate on maximizing the impact of the available funds.
Additionally, with the 1.5°C temperature target increasingly out of reach, COP30 is expected to see continued pushback from developing nations on the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Many view this as a disguised tariff that will depress trade. Calls for reform of the UNFCCC negotiation process, where every country has a de facto veto, are also likely to feature prominently.
Despite the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the growing gap between global warming and the 1.5°C goal, the Brazilian Presidency is determined to provide positive momentum to the climate negotiations. By focusing on implementation and solutions, COP30 aims to demonstrate the continued relevance of multilateral climate action, even in the face of geopolitical uncertainties.
