UN Climate Change

"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

We have said throughout this COP that the world is watching and willing climate cooperation to stand firm in a fractured world. The Climate Action Agenda is showing this cooperation at work: #COP30 has racked up an impressive scorecard of real-world climate actions that will also mean stronger economies, more jobs and better lives for many millions. ✅ A trillion-dollar charge into clean energy and grids. ✅ A global plan to quadruple sustainable fuel. ✅ Moves to unlock new waves of green industry. ✅ The pipeline for new adaptation investment, among many others. But this is no moment for self-congratulations – this is the moment to step up. To strive for measurable, real-world results for people, for economies, and for the planet. This is the Climate Action Agenda.  It is not a nice-to-have on the side. It is mission critical, and a key part of the Paris Agreement. We must strive to bring the formal COP process closer to the real economy, for faster implementation, and to spread the vast benefits to billions more people. More: https://lnkd.in/eGG4MGjw 📸 Diego Herculano

🔴 Follow live at 3pm Belém time (UTC-3): The Global Climate Action High-Level Closing Event: Connecting Solutions and Accelerating Implementation Actions The Global Climate Action agenda is a key part of the Paris Agreement - to speed up climate action and bring more health, jobs and economic growth to billions of people. As the culminating moment of two weeks in #COP30 Brazil in Belém, the event will showcase the progress and contributions of cities, regions, businesses, investors, Indigenous Peoples, youth, and other stakeholders in society. Watch it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eYVBxPJK

Each national adaptation plan represents a promise: a commitment to protect lives and livelihoods from the accelerating impacts of climate change. Each one is a product of years of analysis, coordination, and dialogue – across ministries, regions, and communities. They are plans built from the ground up, shaped by local realities, and anchored in national development priorities. Together, these plans show that we are going in the right direction. The analytical foundations are largely in place. The frameworks, institutions, and partnerships for resilience are being built. But direction alone is not enough. We now need speed. Every dollar spent on resilience saves many more in avoided losses – and builds the foundations for stronger, thriving economies and societies. Together, we can make every adaptation plan a cornerstone of resilience – protecting communities, strengthening economies, and building our shared future. #COP30