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Archive November 2025
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Current status of COP30 on the scheduled conclusion date (November 21)
On the final scheduled day of COP30, several issues are still unresolved as participating countries work to reach an agreement.
Mutirão at COP30: “Working Together” (November 21)
While waiting for the next update of major consensus agreements, Merlyn Hough reflects on mutirão, a word that was used frequently throughout presentations at COP30 in Brazil.
Fire at the venue and empty negotiating rooms at COP30 (November 20)
Negotiations were delayed on November 20 after a fire broke out at the COP30 venue, which may extend planning past the original scheduled end time. Several developments occurred earlier in the day, including discussions on the roadmap for fossil fuels.
Notable developments and learning opportunities at COP30 (November 19)
The summit has a strong focus this year on oceans, coastal ecosystems and biodiversity, not just energy and emissions.Learn more about the sustainable intiatives of Blue Foods, Blue Economy, and the Blue NDC Challenge.
The pace quickens at COP 30 (November 18)
There were some notable shifts and updates over the last day at COP30 in Belém, including changes in country positions and updated negotiation texts. The host country, Belém’s government of Brazil, has sent a letter urging all Parties to increase their willingness to negotiate and find solutions this week, signaling an intensification of political-pressure for deal-making.
Cop 30: Key developments and frictions from Nov. 17
The pace is picking up at COP30 in Belém, Brazil! Time is short. Meetings are starting earlier and ending later to finalize negotiations and many key developments and emerging frictions have occurred as a result.
COP 30: Emissions Gap and Intensified Negotiations (Nov. 17)
While new national climate plans have delivered some progress and help narrow the emissions gap in 2035, we are still off track to deliver Paris Agreement goals.
COP 30: Amazon Rainforests (Nov. 16)
As host, Brazil is emphasizing forest protection, restoration, nature-based solutions, and presenting itself as a leader in this area, with recognition of Amazonia as a global climate asset. Indigenous groups protested in the first days of COP30, demanding protection of their territories, river rights, rejection of industrial projects (railways, mining) and attention to Amazon deforestation.
Countdown to COP 30: U.S. Representation at COP
With the U.S. notification of federal withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, learn how the U.S. will be represented at COP30 in Brazil.
Countdown to COP 30: Paris Agreement
Learn more about the Paris Agreement and the United States' involvement over time in preparation for COP30 in Brazil.