“As we leave Belém, this moment must not be remembered as the end of a conference, but as the beginning of a decade of turning the game”, said COP30 President, André Corrêa do Lago. “The spirit we built here does not end with the gavel; it continues in every government meeting, every boardroom and trade union, every classroom, laboratory, forest community, large city, and coastal town.”

The approved decisions in the Belém Package include a commitment to triple adaptation finance by 2035, emphasizing the need for developed countries to significantly boost climate finance for developing nations. Parties concluded the Baku Adaptation Roadmap, which approves and establishes the work for 2026-2028, until the next Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement.

The climate conference is also finalizing a comprehensive set of 59 voluntary, non-prescriptive indicators to track progress under the Global Goal on Adaptation.These indicators span all sectors, including water, food, health, ecosystems, infrastructure, and livelihoods, and integrate cross-cutting issues such as finance, technology, and capacity-building.

Parties approved a just transition mechanism that puts people and equity at the center of the fight against climate change. The initiative aims to enhance international cooperation, technical assistance, capacity-building, and knowledge-sharing, and enable equitable, inclusive just transitions. 

Among other texts, countries adopted a Gender Action Plan that enhances support for national gender and climate change focal point. The initiative advances gender-responsive budgeting and finance, and promotes the leadership of Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and rural women, among other topics.

Another adopted document, the Mutirão Decision, reaffirms our determination to enhance our collective ambition over time to move from negotiations to implementation now that the Paris Agreement and its cycles are fully in motion. The following implementation mechanisms will help to accelerate this process: 

• The Global Implementation Accelerator: A collaborative and voluntary initiative launched under the leadership of the COP30 and COP31 Presidencies to support countries in implementing their NDCs and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).
• The Belém Mission to 1.5: An action-oriented platform under the COP29-COP31 troika to foster enhanced ambition and international cooperation across mitigation, adaptation, and investment. 

“The Mutirão Decision defines the spirit of our COP: a global mobilization against climate change that celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement and paves the way for more ambition during this critical decade”, says Corrêa do Lago.

Both the Global Implementation Accelerator and the Belém Mission to 1.5 will work complementarily with the vision presented by the Climate High-Level Champions for the next five years of the Action Agenda. The Action Agenda structures the work of more than 480 initiatives that bring together 190 countries and tens of thousands of businesses, investors, subnational governments, and civil society organizations to support the implementation of the GST. 

Corrêa do Lago emphasized that the work is just beginning, as Brazil will serve as COP President until November 2026. He reaffirmed Brazil’s commitment to advancing climate action by focusing on three key pillars of COP30: strengthening multilateralism and the climate regime, connecting climate initiatives to people’s daily lives, and accelerating the implementation of the Paris Agreement.

COP of Implementation

These outcomes consolidate Belém as a COP of Implementation. Over 122 countries submitted new or updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs), a decisive step toward shaping a new climate economy. 

Through the COP30 Action Agenda, we turned the Global Stocktake into a compass for multisectoral climate action, bringing together cities, regions, businesses, investors, civil society, and nations. Around 120 Plans to Accelerate Solutions that promote real change were announced, encompassing initiatives focused on our energy systems, forests, oceans, and people’s daily lives. 

A series of impactful announcements and initiatives under the Action Agenda demonstrated how implementation is already in motion, including:

• The Fostering Investible National Implementation (FINI) initiative was launched to make National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) investible. By bringing together countries, development banks, insurers, and private investors, FINI aims to unlock USD 1 trillion in adaptation project pipelines within three years, with 20% mobilized from the private sector. This marks a structural shift from designing plans to delivering resilience with speed and at scale.
• The Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) highlighted several mechanisms that already exist to advance adaptation, and the Gates Foundation pledged $1.4 billion to support smallholder farmers.
• The Belém Health Action Plan, endorsed by more than 30 countries and 50 organizations, elevated health as a frontline climate priority. Backed by USD 300 million from the Climate and Health Funders Coalition, it will strengthen climate-resilient health systems, hospitals, surveillance, and disease prevention, especially in the Global South.
• Ten countries announced support for the RAIZ Accelerator, a new initiative to restore degraded farmland and mobilize private capital. Building on Brazil’s Green Way and EcoInvest programs, which mobilized nearly USD 6 billion to restore up to 3 million hectares, RAIZ will help countries map priority landscapes and design blended finance solutions to scale restoration and protect forests.

President Corrêa do Lago also announced the creation of the Belém Roadmaps, two Presidency-led initiatives aimed at building momentum and mobilization around concrete strategies and actions to implement the Global Stocktake. The Forest and Climate Roadmap and the Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels Roadmap. The former aims to gather parties and stakeholders to discuss how to halt and reverse deforestation, while the latter will address the fiscal, economic, and social challenges of the transition, pointing to credible ways to expand zero and low-carbon options, taking into consideration national and regional circumstances.

COP30 Delivered to the Amazon and Beyond

COP30 marked a historic turning point for nature-based climate action. The launch of the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) introduced a first-of-its-kind mechanism to deliver long-term, results-based payments to tropical forest countries for verified conservation of standing forests. The facility mobilized over USD 6.7 billion in its first phase, with endorsement from 63 countries, establishing a permanent capital base for forest protection. 

Other nature-based announcements under the Action Agenda included expanded support for United for Our Forests, reinforcing regional and Indigenous leadership in ecosystem protection, legal land tenure, and sustainable development. Large-scale agroecology and restoration initiatives were also launched to scale up biodiversity-positive climate solutions.

Also, seventeen countries joined the Blue NDC Challenge, pledging to integrate ocean-climate solutions into national plans. The five Ocean Breakthroughs launched a joint Plan to Accelerate Solutions, aligning marine conservation, ocean renewables, aquatic food, shipping, and tourism with Rio Convention goals. Through the One Ocean Partnership, partners committed to catalyze USD 20 billion by 2030 for regenerative seascapes and generate 20 million blue jobs, embedding ocean equity into climate resilience and prosperity.

Together, these efforts demonstrate that protecting and restoring nature – from forests to coasts and seascapes – is a core pillar of climate ambition and implementation.

Aligning Capital with Climate Goals

COP30 marked a major step forward in reshaping the international financial architecture to align with the urgency and scale of the climate crisis. The Parties took note of the Baku-to-Belém Roadmap to 1.3T, a framework build in collaboration with the COP29 Presidency to scale climate finance flows to at least USD 1.3 trillion annually by 2035, with a strong focus on public-private mobilization and improved access for developing countries, New commitments under the Mutirão Decision called for accelerating reforms in multilateral development banks, enhancing the role of concessional and grant-based finance, and scaling innovative instruments such as guarantees, blended finance, and debt-for-climate swaps. COP30 also launched the Global Climate Finance Accountability Framework to strengthen transparency, credibility, and trust in climate finance delivery, reflecting a broader shift from fragmented pledges to coherent, measurable, and equitable financial support.

To strengthen global coherence, COP30 also reaffirmed the need for an open and supportive international economic system, underscoring that climate measures must not become disguised restrictions on trade. COP launched a new dialogue process on climate and trade under the subsidiary bodies, with participation from the World Trade Organization, UNCTAD, and the International Trade Centre, to examine how trade policy and cooperation can better support just, equitable, and effective climate action.

Real Delivery for Real Lives

COP30 delivered on its ambitions to bring the climate regime closer to people’s lives. The unprecedented participation of over 900 Indigenous Peoples in the Blue Zone, the peaceful power of the Belém Climate March, and the launch of the Global Ethical Stocktake underscored the inseparable link between climate justice, dignity, and intergenerational solidarity.

The Belém Climate March became one of the largest mobilizations in COP history with tens of thousands marching peacefully in a powerful call for climate justice and real implementation. It was welcomed as part of the Global Mutirão, recognizing that civic engagement is a crucial condition for climate progress.

Human development was a cornerstone of the Action Agenda. The thematic axis on “Fostering Human and Social Development” advanced priorities such as climate education, job creation, health resilience, social protection, and gender and racial equity—making clear that climate implementation must uplift lives.

COP30 Commences a New Era of Implementation

Looking ahead, the COP30 Presidency reaffirmed its commitment to carry the momentum of Belém into future milestones, through a continued focus on delivery across all tracks, stronger alignment between negotiation outcomes and real-world implementation, and deepened cooperation anchored in the inclusive spirit of the Global Mutirão. This spirit, defined by collective action, solidarity, and shared responsibility, guided COP30 from start to finish, shaping a climate process more connected to people, progress, and purpose. 

The next decisive decade begins now. COP30’s legacy will be one of accelerated implementation that improved lives, where parties recommitted to addressing our shared challenges and where a Global Mutirão turned climate ambition into a movement of global cooperation.

The announcements were made during a high-level ministerial event co-organized by Brazil’s Finance Ministry and the GCF. The commitments to establish platforms were made by Cambodia, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Mongolia, Nigeria, Oman, Panama, Rwanda, South Africa, and Togo. A regional platform that gathers member states of the Climate Commission of African Island States was also presented.

For the Secretary for International Affairs of Brazil’s Finance Ministry, Ms. Tatiana Rosito, the launch of the Country Platforms Hub reflects Brazil’s commitment to advancing tangible, country-led solutions to scale climate finance. “Through our action plan, we are working to strengthen national capacity, connect initiatives across regions, and ensure that developing countries lead the design of their own investment and transition strategies,” she said.

Conception

The Hub is part of the COP30 Solutions Acceleration Plan and represents a step forward in implementing the recommendations presented in the Conference’s Finance Ministers Circle Report. The project establishes a new form of collaboration that reinforces country leadership and ownership in mobilizing finance for climate and development. Coordination of the Hub is led by Brazil, which launched its own country platform — the Brazil Investment Platform for Climate and Ecological Transformation (BIP) — in October 2024.

Operationally, the Hub functions as a coordination mechanism that links countries to technical assistance, knowledge, and financing, ensuring that global support systems effectively respond to country needs rather than duplicating efforts.

Institutionally, its conception and development are based on partnerships among major global initiatives, including the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the NDC Partnership, the Climate Vulnerability Forum, and the V20 Group of Finance Ministers, Finance in Common (FiCS), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Global Capacity Building Coalition (GCBC). In addition, coordination of the Hub will be anchored in ministerial networks such as the COP30 Finance Ministers Circle, the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, and the CVF–V20.

Present at Saturday’s event, the Global Director of the NDC Partnership, Mr. Pablo Vieira, highlighted that the Country Platforms Hub will create a more connected and effective support system, helping countries access the resources they need to design, operationalize, and maximize the impact of national platforms to accelerate the implementation of their NDCs.

Finance

The new initiative will be guided by a Steering Committee with a majority of representatives from developing countries. Organizationally, the Country Platforms Hub will operate through a lean Secretariat, supported by the Africa Climate Foundation (ACF) during its incubation period. Initial funding amounts to nearly USD 4 million and will support early activities, including governance, coordination, knowledge sharing, and a Spark Plug window for designing early-stage national platforms.

By connecting country demand with existing initiatives and financing ecosystems, the Hub seeks to translate global ambition into practical action, representing a major milestone in advancing the Baku to Belém Roadmap and strengthening the financial and institutional architecture for climate and development.

Ms. Mary Schapiro, Global Chair of the Capacity Building Coalition, stated: “As seen through the support of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero in countries such as Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, and Vietnam, well-designed national platforms are essential for mobilizing finance toward climate and development goals. Through the new ‘Country Platforms Hub,’ the Global Capacity Building Coalition can help connect countries with the expertise and partners needed to accelerate progress,” concluded Ms. Mary Schapiro.

In his opening address at the conference, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized the importance of combating denialism. “In the era of disinformation, obscurantists reject not only scientific evidence but also the progress of multilateralism. They control algorithms, sow hatred, and spread fear. They attack institutions, science, and universities. It is time to once again defeat the denialists,” he said.

The document calls on endorsing countries to promote the integrity of information related to climate change at the international, national, and local levels, in accordance with international human rights law and the principles of the Paris Agreement. Developed in partnership with members of civil society from the Global Initiative’s Advisory Group, the declaration has already been endorsed by 12 countries: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Uruguay, the Netherlands, and Belgium.

Speaking at the Global Initiative event on Wednesday, COP30 CEO Ana Toni reaffirmed that there is no truth without information integrity. “This is the COP of Truth. Therefore, this is a fundamental topic we must address collectively to protect the integrity of information,” she stated.

João Brant, Secretary for Digital Policies of the Secretariat for Social Communication of the Presidency of the Republic (Secom-PR), recalled that this is the first time the issue has been addressed within a COP process. “This is a major achievement by numerous national and international organizations, governments, civil society, and academic researchers who, together with UNESCO, the UN Committee, and all partners, have launched this Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change,” he said.

About the Declaration

The document calls on governments, the private sector, civil society, academia, and donors to take concrete measures to address the growing impact of misinformation, false information, denialism, and deliberate attacks against environmental journalists, advocates, scientists, and researchers – actions that undermine climate efforts and jeopardize societal stability.

According to Charlotte Scaddan, Senior Adviser on Information Integrity at the United Nations, COP30 represents the greatest opportunity to date to discuss the issue. “At this conference, information has been more visible than ever before. More, I believe, than at any other COP. And the declaration we are launching today on information integrity and climate change marks a potentially decisive moment for establishing this topic as a central area of climate action,” she observed.

The declaration emphasizes that mobilizing all sectors of society requires access to consistent, reliable, accurate, and evidence-based information about climate change. It also underscores the need to raise awareness, foster public participation, enable accountability, and build public trust in urgent climate policies and actions.

Access the declaration here.

Key Commitments

The signatory nations commit to promoting the integrity of information related to climate change, in accordance with international human rights law, including standards on freedom of expression. They also pledge to support the sustainability of a diverse and resilient media ecosystem to ensure accurate and reliable coverage of climate and environmental issues.

Among the commitments are the inclusion of information integrity goals within the Action for Climate Empowerment agenda under the UNFCCC and the promotion of informed and inclusive climate action, ensuring equitable access to accurate, evidence-based, and understandable information for all. Finally, the declaration calls for strengthened cooperation and capacity-building to address threats to information integrity and protect those who report and conduct research on climate-related issues.

The document also urges the private sector to commit to information integrity in its business practices and to ensure transparent and responsible advertising practices in line with human rights principles such as strengthening information integrity and supporting reliable journalism.

Global Fund Supports First Projects

Since its launch in June 2025, the Global Fund for Information Integrity on Climate Change has received 447 project proposals from nearly 100 countries. With initial funding of USD 1 million from the Government of Brazil, the Fund has begun supporting its first round of projects across several continents, with nearly two-thirds of eligible proposals originating from the Global South.

The declaration recognizes the central role of the Global Initiative in strengthening international cooperation to uphold the integrity of climate-related information and calls on donors to contribute to the Global Fund and support projects that advance information integrity at the local, national, and international levels.

One of the day’s highlights was the launch of the Green Digital Action Hub — a platform that supports technological climate solutions in 82 countries. The initiative stems from the Green Digital Action Declaration, agreed upon by 82 countries and 1,800 organizations at COP29 in Azerbaijan.

“The Green Digital Action Hub, or GDA Hub, brings together multiple actors, including the World Bank, the European Green Deal Coalition, the German Agency for International Cooperation, the Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability, and the Global Green Growth Institute — under Brazilian leadership,” explained Mr. Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

During the same session, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute was launched — a global initiative that aims to support governments in developing technology-based solutions for climate action.

“Our goal is to ensure that this global effort to integrate digital tools into climate solutions moves forward in a coordinated way, making sure that digital technologies are sustainable and truly contribute to addressing the climate crisis,” added Mr. Tomas.

Success Stories

Brazil’s technological solutions were cited as key tools in confronting the climate crisis, such as the Civil Defense system that issues alerts for extreme weather risks. Minister of Management and Innovation Ms. Esther Dweck recalled the floods that struck Rio Grande do Sul last year, when the gov.br platform served as a digital ID wallet for those who had lost their documents and as a channel for social benefit distribution.

“We managed to implement a benefits payment system in six days. This was possible because we integrated the payment system infrastructure with the identity system and additional structures for identifying people in emergencies. We are preparing a case study to document this process, as an inspiration and reference for others to replicate and mitigate the negative effects of climate change,” stressed Ms. Dweck.

At the opening ceremony, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that bringing COP30 to Belém was “a political and symbolic decision,” aimed at showing that the Amazon is an essential part of the climate solution, not merely a topic for debate.

“The most diverse biome on Earth is home to nearly fifty million people, including four hundred Indigenous peoples. The Amazon is not an abstraction — it is home, it is economy, it is culture, it is life. Bringing the COP to the heart of the Amazon was an arduous task, but a necessary one. When you leave Belém, the delegates will take with them the commitment to act, while the people of the city will remain with the investments this conference has brought. The world will finally be able to say that it truly knows the reality of the Amazon.”

The President also outlined three pillars of action that should guide the COP30 negotiations: fulfilling the climate commitments already undertaken, strengthening global governance, and placing people at the center of climate-related decisions.

Among the proposals, President Lula advocated the creation of a Global Climate Council linked to the United Nations General Assembly to ensure greater coordination and political accountability among countries. “We need institutions that are up to the scale of the crisis we are facing,” he affirmed.

COP of implementation

In projecting the role of COP30 on the global stage, President Lula reaffirmed his goal for it to be the COP of Truth — a space to confront misinformation and uphold science — and also the COP of Implementation, marked by the transformation of commitments into concrete action. He reiterated that, despite the progress achieved since the Paris Agreement, the global pace remains insufficient to contain planetary warming. “We are moving in the right direction, but at the wrong speed.”

“Climate change is no longer a threat of the future; it is a tragedy of the present,” President Lula said, recalling the recent floods in southern Brazil and Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean. “We live in an era in which obscurantists reject scientific evidence and attack institutions. It is time to deliver yet another defeat to denialism.”

In the same vein, COP30 President Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago emphasized during the ceremony that the conference marks a historic transition: the decade of Paris Agreement implementation.

“This COP must be remembered as the COP of Action — a conference that turns commitments into results. It is time to integrate climate, economy, and development, creating jobs, reducing inequalities, and strengthening trust among nations.”

Corrêa do Lago also highlighted the collective effort that made it possible to host the conference in the Amazon, expressing gratitude to the technical teams and the Brazilian government for their dedication. “The world sees in Brazil an example of unity and purpose. COP30 is the result of a mutirão — a Brazilian word the world has learned, which symbolizes the essence of this conference: working together.”

Read the full text of Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago’s speech here.

Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), emphasized the central role of COP30 as a turning point in the global climate process.

“We are at the mouth of the world’s largest river, and what it teaches us is that great results come from the convergence of many flows. COP must function in the same way — driven by cooperation and courage,” Stiell said. He added: “The economics of the transition are undeniable. Renewables have already surpassed coal as the world’s main energy source. Now it is time to turn ambition into concrete action. This is how we show the world that multilateralism still delivers results.”

From COP29 to COP30: the era of delivery

The President of COP29, Mukhtar Babayev, symbolically handed over the leadership of the global climate process to the Brazilian presidency, emphasizing that the world is entering “a new era of implementation.”

“COP30 inaugurates the first full delivery cycle of the Paris Agreement. From now on, there is no room for promises without action. This is the decade of execution, solidarity, and credibility,” he said.

Babayev recalled that the previous conference, held in Baku, consolidated a historic financial agreement and emphasized that the Belém COP must deepen the commitments made, “with a focus on tangible and fair results, especially for developing countries.”

It is the largest forest-sector investment in BNDES’s history, combining reimbursable and non-reimbursable instruments, credit lines, guarantees, concessions, and productive support.

The funds support projects across all of Brazil’s biomes, reinforcing the country’s position as a global leader in forest restoration and native-species bioeconomy. In concrete terms, the R$ 7 billion mobilized will enable the planting of 283 million trees, recovery of 168,000 hectares, creation of 70,000 jobs, and capture of 54 million tons of CO₂e, equivalent to three years without cars on the streets of São Paulo.

“We are transforming the Deforestation Arc into the Restoration Arc. At COP28, we pledged to mobilize R$1 billion for this program. Today, we have reached around R$ 7 billion for reforestation, equivalent to planting 283 million trees and capturing 54 million tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere. Brazil is proving that it’s possible to restore the planet while developing the green economy,” said Aloizio Mercadante, during the session on Climate and Nature.

BNDES Florestas: a new platform for transparency and scale

Recently launched, BNDES Florestas serves as an umbrella platform to organize and bring transparency to the bank’s forest-related initiatives.

The platform consolidates programs such as Floresta Viva (phases 1 and 2), Arco da Restauração, and Restaura Amazônia (with resources from the Amazon Fund), along with BNDES Florestas Inovação, BNDES Florestas Crédito, and ProFloresta+ — the latter in partnership with Petrobras. It also includes credit operations under the Climate Fund, aimed at ecological restoration, productive chain development, and carbon-credit-linked financing.

Large-scale investments and territorial impact

The BNDES initiatives span from ecological and productive restoration, financed through the Climate Fund, to technological innovation programs and public-private partnerships.

The Climate Fund has already approved or contracted R$1.9 billion in credit for 14 projects focused on restoration, silviculture, and the management of native species, leveraging R$5.7 billion in associated private investments.

“This is an economically sustainable and productive program that attracts private investors. It proves that those who want to invest in the green economy cannot have their balance sheets in the red. Brazil has everything it takes to become the world’s largest restoration hub, and I want to make BNDES available to share expertise, technology, and partnerships. Beyond avoiding deforestation, we must rebuild Brazil’s forests,” said Mercadante.

The Restoration Arc: turning commitments into action

In the Amazon, the Restoration Arc (Arco da Restauração), launched in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MMA) at COP28 with an initial R$1 billion investment, has already mobilized R$ 2.4 billion in reforestation actions in less than two years.

As part of this effort, the Restaura Amazônia program, with R$500 million in non-reimbursable funds (R$450 million from the Amazon Fund and R$50 million from Petrobras), supports agroforestry systems and restoration projects in degraded areas — focusing on Indigenous lands, settlements, and conservation units.

The 45 projects already selected include restoration efforts in at least nine conservation units, 80 rural settlements, and 39 Indigenous territories, strengthening environmental recovery in key regions.

On the innovation front, BNDES Florestas Inovação is investing R$30.8 million, in partnership with Embrapa and UFSCar, to develop technologies for native species silviculture, from genetic improvement to forest management.

Brazil leads the new forest economy

With R$7 billion mobilized and dozens of projects underway, BNDES reinforces its role as a driving force behind Brazil’s ecological transition and forest-based bioeconomy.

The bank demonstrates that it is possible to combine conservation, income generation, and sustainable development, positioning Brazil as a global leader in forest restoration and the green economy.

“Forest restoration is a nature-based solution, a technology humanity already masters, and it has proven extremely effective at capturing carbon. But it goes further: it helps rebuild biodiversity, generate jobs and income, and restore community life through the forest,” concluded Mercadante.

Lula opened his address by highlighting the symbolism of hosting the conference in the heart of the Amazon, the world’s largest tropical rainforest. “For the first time in history, a Climate COP will take place in the heart of the Amazon. In the global imagination, there is no greater symbol of the environmental cause than the Amazon rainforest. Here flow the thousands of rivers and streams that form the largest hydrographic basin on the planet. Here live the countless species of plants and animals that make up the most diverse biome on Earth,” he said.

The president warned that this immense natural heritage is also under threat from climate change. “The year 2024 was the first in which the Earth’s average temperature exceeded one and a half degrees above pre-industrial levels. Science already indicates that this rise will persist for some time, perhaps decades, but we cannot abandon the goal set by the Paris Agreement,” Lula said, referring to the global target of limiting warming to 1.5°C.

Lula recalled that humanity has been aware of the impacts of climate change for more than three decades. “Humanity has known about the impact of climate change for over 35 years, since the first IPCC report. But it took 28 conferences for the world to finally acknowledge, in Dubai, the need to move away from fossil fuels and to halt and reverse deforestation. And it took another year, in Baku, to accept the goal of expanding climate finance to US$1.3 trillion,” he stated.

He then set the tone for the Belém Climate Conference: “COP30 will be the COP of truth. It is time to take the warnings of science seriously. It is time to face reality and decide whether we have the courage and determination needed to change it.”

Lula reaffirmed that, because of its global and interdependent nature, the climate crisis can only be effectively addressed through international cooperation and the strengthening of multilateralism.

The Brazilian president also pointed out that addressing the climate crisis requires closing the gap between the technical language of negotiations and the daily experiences of ordinary people. “People may not understand what emissions or metric tons of carbon mean, but they feel pollution. They may not know what carbon sinks or climate regulators are, but they recognize the value of forests and oceans,” he said.

He called for climate change to be placed at the center of decisions by governments, companies, and citizens, emphasizing the spirit of collective action guiding Belém and the engagement of civil society, Indigenous peoples, traditional communities, and local governments.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres also addressed the summit, underscoring the importance of forests and energy transition as essential pillars to contain global warming and strengthen the multilateral system. “This COP must mark the beginning of a decade of acceleration and results. First, countries must agree on an ambitious and credible response plan to truly limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Responsibilities must be shared and differences respected, but that cannot be an excuse for inaction,” Guterres said.

He added: “This means working hard on renewable energy, electrification, and energy efficiency; building modern grids and large-scale storage; and also halting and reversing deforestation by 2030”.

Guterres stressed that the moment calls for action, not more declarations.

“This is no longer the time for negotiations. It is time for implementation, implementation, and implementation,” he emphasized.

A Brazilian-led summit of convergence

During his speech, President Lula explained that the Belém Summit, which precedes COP30, is a Brazilian initiative aimed at uniting political forces and promoting concrete actions to tackle the climate crisis. “This Summit is an innovation we bring to the COP universe. The convergences are already known, our goal is to face the divergences. We, as leaders, can and must discuss everything, beyond the walls of the Convention. The words spoken here will serve as the compass guiding our delegations’ journey over the next two weeks,” Lula concluded.

Convened by president at the Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the meeting represents a key milestone in the process of mobilization and international dialogue on the climate agenda. Immediately after the Summit, the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will be held from November 10 to 21, also in Belém.

According to Ambassador Mauricio Lyrio, Secretary for Climate, Energy and the Environment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministério das Relações Exteriores/ MRE), the structure of the Summit will include a broad plenary session, to be opened by President Lula on the morning of November 6 and continuing through November 7. On Thursday afternoon, the Tropical Forests Forever Fund (TFFF) luncheon will take place in parallel.

“Throughout the two days, we will also have three thematic sessions chaired by the president. The themes will be Forests and Oceans on the afternoon of November 6, Energy Transition on the morning of November 7, and 10 Years of the Paris Agreement, NDCs, and Financing in the afternoon of November 7,” the ambassador detailed about the Climate Summit’s agenda, which is listed at the end of this article.

For Ambassador Liliam Chagas, Director of the Climate Department at the MRE and Brazil’s negotiator at COP30, holding the summit in Belém reflects Brazil’s decision to give a strong political profile to the issue of climate change. “The world collectively needs to reverse this trend of rising temperatures. We already have a vast body of rules, norms, tools, and mechanisms to help countries reduce emissions and adapt to climate change. This is the time to elevate the issue and give it the high-level attention it deserves,” she said.

“Countries are deeply concerned, and communities around the world are worried about the growing number of climate events everywhere. That is why this summit aims to generate political momentum for these discussions. The agenda reflects the main topics that will be discussed at the COP—but this time, with the world’s top leaders,” the ambassador stressed.

General Information

A guide has been prepared for the press to provide information on the logistical arrangements to be followed by media professionals attending the Belém Climate Summit.

Tentative program for the Belém Climate Summit (subject to change)

Thursday, November 6

• 07:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

• 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

• 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: 

• 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• 6:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Family photo.

• 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

Friday, November 7

• 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Arrival of Leaders at the Blue Zone
• 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Family photo.

• 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• 4:00 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.

According to the Global Innovation Index 2025, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the United States ranks third globally in innovation, behind only Switzerland and Sweden. This performance is driven by factors such as an entrepreneurial culture, investment in R&D, and collaboration among companies, universities, and creators — all pillars of what’s known as the creative economy.

In Brazil, this concept is also gaining traction. Data from the Federation of Industries of Rio de Janeiro (Firjan) show that the creative industry already represents 3.59% of the national GDP, generating R$393.3 billion in 2023. The sector spans design, technology, audiovisual production, communications, fashion, and gaming, growing faster than the country’s formal economy.

For Guilherme Ferreira, CEO of Atomsix, a global design and technology studio with projects for Google, Stanford, and HP, Silicon Valley’s greatest lesson for Brazil is how to turn creativity into a structure for continuous innovation. “The difference is treating creativity as a method, not as coincidence. Innovation requires process, active listening, and empathy for the user — and that’s what many Brazilian companies are missing”.

In the United States, design thinking (a human-centered approach to innovation) has become part of the corporate routine. This mindset has helped companies develop digital experiences that are intuitive and emotionally engaging.

Atomsix applied similar principles in a retail project: by simplifying the purchase flow and using data to personalize product recommendations, the company achieved a 40% increase in conversion rate and a 30% increase in average session time. “Solving the user’s real problem, and making them feel valued, is what creates loyalty. It’s digital with the soul of a neighborhood store,” Ferreira explains.

This integration lies at the heart of the new economy. Consulting firm Accenture estimates that by 2026, companies adopting generative artificial intelligence will grow 2.4 times faster than their competitors. When combined with empathy and design, AI enables companies to personalize experiences, optimize processes, and scale creative ideas with tangible impact.

The role of the creative economy in the future of business

If in Silicon Valley open innovation has fueled collaboration between startups, universities, and major corporations, in Brazil this model is beginning to flourish in creative hubs such as Florianópolis, Recife, and São Paulo. “The creative economy is the meeting point between art, technology, and strategy. It’s what gives innovation its identity,” says Ferreira.

According to him, the biggest challenge for Brazilian companies is to systematize creativity, transforming it into a sustainable competitive advantage. That means investing in multidisciplinary teams, a culture of experimentation, and accessible, personalized digital experiences.

With the rise of artificial intelligence, automation, and digital platforms, the next step is to merge creativity and data at scale. “AI can help design interfaces and products in real time, but it’s the human touch that ensures the experience makes sense. In the end, technology without sensitivity is just code,” Ferreira concludes.

About Atomsix

Atomsix is a global design and technology studio focused on innovation and excellence. Founded in 2020, with offices in Orlando (USA) and Florianópolis (Brazil), the company reflects over two decades of international experience accumulated by its founder, Guilherme Ferreira.

Before launching Atomsix, Ferreira had already led award-winning digital projects for brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Google, and Microsoft, including apps recognized by Apple as “App of the Year”. Today, Atomsix serves more than 350 companies in 23 countries, delivering cutting-edge digital solutions including mobile apps, web platforms, websites, and branding.

Combining creativity, attention to detail, and agility, Atomsix brings Silicon Valley’s know-how to democratize access to technological innovation in Brazil.

“I’ve spent years behind the scenes of digital businesses, and what I see most often are entrepreneurs trapped by two things: abusive fees that eat away at profits every month, and complex checkout systems that make customers abandon their carts at the last minute. Guru was created to change that game. Our mission is to give entrepreneurs freedom — with a platform that charges no sales commissions, delivers a high-conversion checkout, and puts profit back where it belongs: in the hands of those who work for it,” said the COO.

Scheduled for November 6 at 2:45 p.m. on the Business Stage, Oliveira’s presentation will offer a hands-on reflection on how to turn a digital operation into a simple, profitable, and fee-free sales machine. In addition, Digital Manager Guru will have an exhibition booth at the event, showcasing its solutions for entrepreneurs looking to recover margins and scale efficiently.

Event details

Talk: Checkout Is Not a Maze: Simplify and Sell More
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 2:45 p.m.
Stage: Business.
Location: Expo Center Norte – Rua José Bernardo Pinto, 333, Vila Guilherme, São Paulo/SP, Brazil.

About Digital Manager Guru

Designed for content creators, subscription-based businesses, event organizers, and sellers of simple physical products, Digital Manager Guru offers one of the most complete checkout and online sales management platforms on the market.

The solution provides a full ecosystem of tools, including high-conversion checkout, marketing and post-sales integrations, tracking, metrics, and real-time ROI.

With Guru, sellers have full autonomy to choose the most advantageous payment processor, with no commission fees on sales.

The company has received investment from Portugal Ventures and has been recognized among the Top 5% Best SMEs in Portugal, an award highlighting the country’s most financially solid companies.