Jakarta — The Brazilian presidency of COP30 released its fourth letter on Friday, outlining a detailed structure for a “solutions-oriented” UN climate summit in Belém this November, with a strong emphasis on implementing the Global Stocktake (GST).
Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the Bonn climate talks on Friday, June 20, COP30 President-Designate Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago said the action agenda will centre around six thematic “axes” or pavilions that aim to accelerate real-world climate action. These include: energy transition, forest and biodiversity stewardship, food systems transformation, resilient infrastructure, social development, and cross-cutting enablers such as finance and technology.
“We want this to be a COP of solutions, a COP of implementation,” said Corrêa do Lago, emphasising that the agenda builds on the momentum of past presidencies while streamlining efforts to empower non-state actors. “We have very little time to do the right thing — and we already know what the right thing is.”
Ana Toni, Executive Director of COP30, added that the GST should be treated as a kind of “global NDC” — a common direction to which all actors, from the private sector to Indigenous peoples, can align their actions. “We believe that everybody can contribute,” she said.
The letter sets out 30 key objectives across the six themes and aims to link existing climate initiatives to the GST’s findings. Dan Ioschpe and Nigar Arpadarai, the Climate Champions for COP30 and COP29 respectively, stressed the importance of coordination and continuity between presidencies, saying the initiative reflects a “whole-of-society” approach.
Asked whether the presidency would push for stronger language on fossil fuel phase-out, Corrêa do Lago said the action agenda was designed to build on areas of consensus to unite, not divide, stakeholders. “We chose themes that already have consensus,” he said, noting the presidency does not want the action agenda to become a space for renewed negotiations.
On logistical concerns surrounding the summit’s host city, Belém, Corrêa do Lago acknowledged participants’ concerns and admitted more communication was needed. He assured that the Brazilian government is making necessary adjustments to ensure all attendees feel comfortable and welcomed. “We are doing a COP in a city that is not designed for big events,” he said. “But we want people to experience the reality of challenges, not be detached from them.”
The fourth letter and full agenda can be accessed here. (nsh)
Banner photo: COP30 press conference, June 20, 2025. (UNFCCC webcast screenshot)
