COP30 president Andre Correa do Lago highlights the limitations of UN climate summits and emphasizes the need for actionable strategies beyond negotiations. He calls for self-reflection among negotiators and aims to utilize other global forums to engage effectively on climate action, while also enhancing the voices of civil society and Indigenous groups.
The COP30 president, Brazilian diplomat Andre Correa do Lago, identifies the limitations of UN climate summits after decades of negotiations. In a letter outlining his vision for the upcoming COP30 summit in Belem, he emphasized that while the Paris Agreement is functional, more action is necessary. He called for a critical self-reflection among climate negotiators to counteract perceptions of stagnation despite years of discussion.
Correa do Lago stressed the need to transition beyond mere negotiations to actual implementation of agreements made. In a press conference, he acknowledged that although UNFCCC summits are optimal for climate discussions, they face limitations in authority to enforce compliance among nations. Further, global setbacks, including the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, have disrupted momentum in climate action.
He pointed out that the redirection of resources due to geopolitical conflicts has hampered climate funding. Brazil plans to leverage other global forums, like the G20 and IMF gatherings, to advocate for climate action effectively. Furthermore, he aims to amplify the voices of civil society and Indigenous communities during these discussions.
In a bid to enhance accountability, Correa do Lago announced plans for two international meetings with global leaders prior to COP30 to address countries’ greenhouse gas emission pledges. Despite the February deadline for new commitments, only 13 countries submitted their contributions, highlighting the urgent need for collective action.
The COP30 president underscored the necessity for a transition from negotiations to actionable strategies in climate initiatives. Emphasizing the limitations of traditional summits and the impact of global events on climate progress, he advocates utilizing existing international forums for broader engagement. The goal is to elevate the participation of marginalized communities and ensure accountability among nations regarding their emission pledges.
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