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** Your COP 30 Briefing
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Climate negotiators from around the globe are meeting in Belém, Brazil, for the 30th session of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30) on Monday.

Commitments are on the table, but the focus must shift to implementation. Negotiators face mounting pressure to agree on adaptation indicators and set a clear climate finance roadmap. Meanwhile, the third round of national climate plans will show if the world can build resilience and limit warming to 1.5°C.

Visit our Inside COP 30 ([link removed]) page to read daily summaries, learn more about the priorities, and explore our events.

Our experts and reporting services will be on the ground in Belém. Follow their reporting in our Earth Negotiations Bulletin ([link removed]) (ENB).
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Our climate negotiations expert Jennifer Bansard explains
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** What’s at Stake for Adaptation
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Tackling the climate crisis requires both cutting emissions and learning how to live in a rapidly warming world. Adaptation is in the spotlight at COP 30, with some even calling it “the adaptation COP.” But where the rubber meets the road is when countries need to turn COP decisions into national actions that truly deliver for people and nature. Our experts explain the key areas where we need to see progress ([link removed]) . 

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** What’s at Stake for Energy
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At COP 28 in Dubai, governments took a historic step toward adding more substance to the Paris Agreement by committing to a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. Two years later, that promise hangs in the balance. Our experts unpack how governments can drive the energy transition at COP 30 ([link removed]) .

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** Trade in the Spotlight at COP 30
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In Belém, climate and trade will intersect in ways that could reshape economies and emissions. From border carbon adjustments to deforestation-free import rules, countries are exploring how trade can reduce emissions while supporting economic competitiveness. Our ([link removed]) experts highlight ([link removed]) the need for transparency, support for developing countries, and harmonized standards to ensure that trade drives climate ambition rather than deepening global divides.

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** Get COP-Ready: Climate negotiations glossary
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Do you know someone who gets lost in the acronyms and jargon of climate change negotiations? Is it you? Don’t worry, our ENB team put together a helpful glossary ([link removed]) of clear and concise definitions of key terms and acronyms used in UN Framework Convention on Climate Change talks and beyond.

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** Free Book: On Behalf of My Delegation
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Climate negotiations are complex enough to make your head spin. Whether you’re a new climate negotiator or just feel out of place, check out our accessible guide to get equipped for COP 30. On Behalf of My Delegation is available for download ([link removed]) in English, French, and Spanish.

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** NAP Global Network at COP 30
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Adaptation is a hot topic this month, with important negotiations set to start on the global goal on adaptation and the national adaptation plan (NAP) assessment. The NAP Global Network team will be in Belém advocating for the important role NAP processes play in implementing the Paris Agreement. Stay up to date on NAP Global Network’s agenda and relevant resources on our event page ([link removed]) .

The COP 30 Catch-up: Halfway point webinar ([link removed])
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With so much on the table this COP, it can be hard to keep up. On November 16, join Jennifer Bansard, ENB’s Team Lead for COP 30, as she unpacks the first week of negotiations. Learn about the progress made, the obstacles, and what it all means for the second week of talks. Register for the webinar today ([link removed]) .

COP 30 Side Events ([link removed])
Green Trade and Industrial Decarbonization: Regional and international cooperation for emerging economies ([link removed])
November 12, 2025
1:45–2:45 pm BRT, Regional Climate Foundations Pavilion

Renewables for Development: Powering energy security, prosperity, and resilient economies ([link removed])
November 13, 2025
12:30–1:30 pm BRT, SDG Pavilion

Trade and Climate at the Crossroads: Industrial policy for a warming world ([link removed])
November 14, 2025
9:00
–9:45 am BRT, WGEO Pavilion

Redirecting Subsidies and Investments to Enable Regenerative and Inclusive Food Systems ([link removed])
November 14, 2025
5:00–6:00 pm BRT, COP 30 Food Systems Pavilion

Affordable Access to Technologies Vital to Achieving Climate Goals ([link removed])
November 15, 2025
9:00–9:45 am BRT, WGEO Pavilion

The Global Ripple of Green Industrial Policies: Trade, competitiveness, and climate ([link removed])
November 15, 2025
4:30–6:00 pm BRT, Open Society Pavilion

Supporting Global Climate and Biodiversity Targets in NDCs 3.0: Successful scaling up of nature-based solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean ([link removed])
November 17, 2025
5:00–6:00 pm BRT, NDC-P Pavilion

From Policy to Practice: Scalable clean cooking solutions for the SDGs ([link removed])
November 18, 2025
10:30–11:30 am BRT, SDG Pavilion

Mobilizing Finance to Deliver on Global Goal on Adaptation: Pathways and Partnerships for resilient food systems ([link removed])
November 18, 2025
4:45–6:15 pm BRT

People, Policy, and Research Power to Document and Address the Health Harms of Fossil Fuels and Industry Practices ([link removed])
November 19, 2025
3:30–4:30 pm BRT, WHO Pavilion

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