This year, UNU-INRA will join other experts, climate enthusiasts, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and various groups at this year's COP30 in Belém, Brazil. This year, COP30 will focus on the following themes:
10–11 November: Adaptation, cities, infrastructure, water, waste, local governments, bioeconomy, circular economy, science, technology and artificial intelligence, laying the groundwork for climate readiness and resilience across all systems, sectors, communities and regions.
12–13 November: Health, jobs, education, culture, justice and human rights, information integrity, and workers. These days also introduce the Global Ethical Stocktake, reinforcing equity and moral responsibility in climate governance.
14–15 November: Systems transformation across energy, industry, transport, trade, finance, carbon markets and Non-CO₂ gases, supporting the global push to triple renewable energy, double energy efficiency, and transition away from fossil fuels in a just, orderly and equitable manner.
17–18 November: Planetary and Community stewardship — centering on forests, oceans, and biodiversity, while spotlighting Indigenous peoples, local and traditional communities, children and youth, and small and medium entrepreneurs, showcasing inclusive, grounded and nature-aligned solutions.
19–20 November: Food, agriculture, and equity at their roots, covering agriculture, food systems and food security, fisheries, and family farming. along with debates related to women, gender, afro-descendant and tourism.
Join our side events with other development partners:
Safe, Just and Systemic: Science-Based Pathways for Climate Policy
Date/Time: Wednesday, 12 November 09:00–10:00 Science Pavilion (Blue Zone)
Pulling the Emergency Brake: New Science-based Insights to Guide Fair and Fast Methane Action
Date/Time: 12 November, 15:00-16:00
Resilience Is Not Enough: From Coping to Systemic Change in LMIC’s Climate Future
Date/Time: Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 16:45-17:15, Side Event Room 8
UNU-INRA and Partners: C-MINK Roundtable
Date/Time: 13 November 08:00–10:00
Justice and Well-being Within Planetary Boundaries: Pathways For COP30
Date/Time: Saturday, 15 November, 18:30–20:00, Science Pavilion (Blue Zone)
CCAG Event
Date/Time: 20 November, 10:00-11:30, Blue Zone
