UN Climate Change

An agreement has been reached at #COP30, delivering progress and showing that multilateralism works. I thank President Lula da Silva, COP 30 President André do Lago and his team, the Government of Brazil, the people of Belém, and the UN Climate Change Secretariat for their hospitality and tireless efforts to make this conference possible. But COPs are consensus-based – and in a period of geopolitical divides, consensus is ever harder to reach. I cannot pretend that COP30 has delivered everything that is needed. COP30 is over, but our work is not. I will continue pushing for higher ambition and greater solidarity. To all those who marched, negotiated, advised, reported and mobilised: do not give up. History is on your side – and so is the United Nations.

We knew this COP would take place in stormy political waters. But, COP30 showed that climate cooperation is alive and kicking. Keeping humanity in the fight for a livable planet. I’m not saying we’re winning the climate fight. But we are undeniably still in it. We are fighting back. Here in Belem, nations chose solidarity, science, and economic common sense. 194 countries have said in one voice that "the Paris Agreement is working", and resolved to make it go further and faster. For the first time, 194 nations said in unison: the global transition to low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilience is irreversible. In this new era, we must bring our process closer to the real economy, to deliver concrete results faster, and spread the benefits to billions more people. At COP30 - through the Action Agenda - that is exactly what we did. A trillion dollars for clean grids. Hundreds of millions of hectares of forest, land and ocean protected or restored. Over 400 million people becoming more resilient. And many more. These achievements are not a side-show – they are real-world progress on the things billions of people care about most. We’ve committed to speeding up the full implementation of national climate plans, and to strive to do better, collectively and cooperatively, together with the Action Agenda, driving forward this acceleration.

🔴 Now live: Closing plenary of #COP30 https://lnkd.in/epSRz9px

"This is the hour for leadership. Be bold. Follow the science. Put people before profit. And please keep your eyes on the finish line.” As intense negotiations continue here at #COP30, UN Secretary-General António Guterres reminded us what’s at stake. In the final sprint in Belém, delegates are working hard to reach agreement on a strong and balanced outcome that delivers for people and the planet. More pictures on our photo platform: https://photos.unfccc.int/ 📸 Kiara Worth

Following a safety assessment, we inform you that the COP30 site has been inspected and deemed safe by the Fire Department. Brazilian authorities have restored operating conditions at the conference venue, obtained the Fire Department’s operating permit, and returned the area to the UNFCCC. The Blue Zone has been reinstated and resumed operations at 8:40 PM today, 20 November 2025. The area affected by the incident will remain isolated until the conclusion of the conference. We continue to closely monitor the condition of all individuals who required medical attention and remain in coordination with health services. There will be no plenary activity this evening. Tomorrow’s plenary sessions will be open to Parties, Observers and Media, and will be streamed online. We appreciate the cooperation, patience, and understanding of all participants. We still have substantial work ahead, and we trust that delegates will return to the negotiations in a spirit of solidarity and determination to ensure a successful outcome for this COP.

The COP30 Brazil Presidency and the UN Climate Change secretariat are currently working together closely to finalize a plan for the resumption of COP activities, which will be focused on negotiations, once the venue has been thoroughly evaluated and deemed fully safe by fire and health authorities.   We currently anticipate that any meetings that may be able to take place tonight, subject to full health and safety assessments, would be to continue and complete consultations with Groups that were interrupted by the fire.   We do not anticipate any activity in the plenary tonight, and will of course ensure that activity in the plenary tomorrow is open to all Parties and Observers, and is also live-streamed.   We anticipate sharing more information around 8:00 PM this evening.   We very much appreciate the cooperation and understanding of all participants as we prioritize the safety of everyone involved.   We still have much work ahead, and we hope all Parties will join in that work in a spirit of solidarity and determination to deliver a successful COP outcome.

Please find below a joint media statement from the #COP30 Presidency and UN Climate Change, in English and Portuguese. “Earlier today, a fire broke out in the Blue Zone of the COP30 venue in Belém. The fire department and UN security officers responded swiftly, and the fire was controlled in approximately six minutes. People were evacuated safely. 13 individuals were treated on site for smoke inhalation. Their condition is being monitored, and appropriate medical support has been provided. As a precaution, the Brazilian Government and the UNFCCC have jointly decided to temporarily close the Blue Zone while the fire department carries out a comprehensive safety assessment. Delegates are requested to await further official communication, which will be issued at 8:00 PM this evening, once the venue has been thoroughly evaluated and deemed fully safe. We appreciate the cooperation and understanding of all participants as we prioritize the safety of everyone involved. Please note that the Green Zone remains open and activities continue as scheduled.” Por favor veja abaixo um comunicado conjunto da Presidência da COP30 e a UNFCCC:                             “Esta tarde, um incêndio ocorreu na Zona Azul da COP30 em Belém. O Corpo de Bombeiros e os agentes de segurança da ONU responderam rapidamente, e o fogo foi controlado em aproximadamente seis minutos. As pessoas foram evacuadas com segurança.   Treze indivíduos foram atendidos no local por inalação de fumaça. Seus estados de saúde seguem sendo monitorados e o suporte médico apropriado foi fornecido. Como medida de precaução, o Governo Brasileiro e a UNFCCC decidiram, conjuntamente, fechar temporariamente a Zona Azul enquanto o Corpo de Bombeiros realiza uma avaliação completa de segurança.   Solicita-se aos delegados que aguardem uma nova comunicação oficial, que será divulgada às 20h desta noite, após a conclusão da avaliação e a plena garantia de segurança no local. Agradecemos a cooperação e compreensão de todos os participantes, enquanto priorizamos a segurança de todos os envolvidos.   Informamos que a Zona Verde permanece aberta e as atividades continuam conforme programado."

The climate crisis is also about what lands on our plates. 🥘   Rising temperatures, shifting rains and pressures on ecosystems are already reshaping our food, driving up costs and straining supply.   How we produce, transport and eat food can make a huge difference – lowering emissions, protecting biodiversity and supporting communities.   #FoodDay | #COP30

📘 As negotiations continue at #COP30, the updated Presiding Officers’ Guide to the UNFCCC Process is now available. The Guide provides a clear, practical overview of how work is conducted in the UNFCCC process – drawing on real examples and established practice to explain key procedural steps, roles, and responsibilities, and how work advances across different parts of the process. While designed to support Presiding Officers, it’s also a valuable reference for all participants at COP 30, helping delegates, observers and other stakeholders engage with greater clarity and consistency across the process. The Guide is available in English, French and Spanish. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAyQ59d4