The road to Belém is heating up, and the COP30 Presidency isn’t waiting! Just ahead of crucial preparatory meetings in Bonn, Germany, the Brazilian presidency of COP30 has issued its third forceful letter to the international community. The message is clear: it’s time to stop stalling and start delivering on climate commitments.
Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, President, COP30, is calling on negotiators from countries party to the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement to leverage the upcoming Bonn sessions to accelerate progress.
The message is clear: multilateralism must deliver.
With COP30 set to take place in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025, the presidency is calling for decisive action to restore trust in the UN climate process and ensure negotiations translate into real-world impact.
A Global Mutirão for Climate Action
The letter frames the climate challenge as a “global mutirão”—a Brazilian term for collective action—emphasizing the need for solidarity, systems thinking, and accelerated implementation of existing agreements.
Key priorities for SB62 (June 16-26, 2025) and COP30 include:
Strengthening Multilateralism—Ensuring the UNFCCC process remains credible and effective.
Connecting Climate Policy to People’s Lives—Making climate action relevant to communities worldwide.
Fast-Tracking Paris Agreement Implementation—Moving beyond pledges to structural economic and social transformation.
“We must shift from competition to symbiosis,” writes Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, COP30 President-Designate. “The time for incremental progress is over—this decade demands exponential cooperation.”
Key Negotiation Tracks for Bonn
The Bonn meetings will be a critical test of whether countries can make progress on:
1. Global Stocktake (GST) Follow-Through
Implementing the UAE Consensus from COP28, including
Tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030
Doubling energy efficiency improvements
A just transition away from fossil fuels
Advancing the UAE Dialogue on GST Outcomes to ensure accountability
2. Adaptation & Resilience
Finalizing the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) framework
Encouraging nations to submit National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) before COP30
Strengthening loss and damage mechanisms, including the Warsaw International Mechanism and Santiago Network
3. Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP)
Defining a clear roadmap for equitable climate action that supports workers and vulnerable communities
4. Indigenous & Local Community Leadership
Expanding the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP)
Integrating traditional knowledge into climate strategies
5. COP Efficiency & Reform
Reducing procedural bottlenecks to speed up decision-making
Ensuring inclusive participation, especially for smaller delegations
A Turning Point for Multilateralism?
The letter warns that failure to make progress in Bonn risks further eroding trust in the UN climate process.
“It would be highly misplaced if the first formal negotiations of the year gave way to procrastination,” the letter states. “The world is watching—will we deliver?”
To avoid deadlock, the Presidency proposes:
- A “Day Zero” dialogue before SB62 to foster constructive discussions
- Task-force mode negotiations, prioritizing cooperation over confrontation
- Focusing on real-world impact, not just procedural wins
The Road to COP30: A New Era for Climate Conferences?
COP30 aims to be more than another diplomatic summit—it seeks to become a catalyst for systemic change.
