COP30: the latest from Belém

The decisions made at COP30 will shape the future of climate justice. Yet too often, those most affected by the climate crisis are excluded from the rooms where those decisions are made. GNDR is in Belém alongside our members, bringing local voices into global discussions.

As Amazonia COP30 concluded its first week, here are some of the major announcements from the Leaders Summit:

Tropical Forests Forever Facility

53 countries endorsed the facility, with 19 potential investors signalling early interest.

Announced contributions include: Norway – US$3 billion; Netherlands – US$5 million for the facility secretariat; US$1 billion each from Brazil and Indonesia; €500 million from France; and €1 million from Portugal.

Call to action on integrated fire management and wildfire resilience

Endorsed by more than 40 countries and organisations, this declaration establishes integrated fire management as a global priority for climate adaptation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable land stewardship.

Adaptation as a strategic investment

Global leaders reaffirmed that adaptation is an urgent and strategic investment for communities in both developing and developed countries. By protecting livelihoods, infrastructure, and food systems, adaptation strengthens fiscal stability and accelerates sustainable development.

Declaration on the Open Coalition on compliance with carbon markets

Endorsed by Brazil, China, the EU, UK, Canada, Chile, Germany, Mexico, Armenia, Zambia and France – and open to additional signatories – the declaration underscores the growing role of compliance carbon markets in driving decarbonisation and helping countries meet climate goals.

Belém Declaration on fighting environmental racism

This declaration calls for global dialogue on racial equality, climate, and the environment, reinforcing social justice and human rights in climate policy.

The Belém 4X pledge on sustainable fuels

A commitment to strengthen international cooperation and accelerate the global shift to sustainable fuels, advancing cleaner transport, energy security, and low-carbon growth.

Week one

Ten years after the Paris Agreement, and guided by the first Global Stocktake, this COP marks a decade of accelerated implementation — restoring trust in multilateralism and connecting climate ambition to people’s daily lives.

Finance for adaptation and equity

The Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) issued its first US$250 million funding call, marking its full and rapid operationalisation.

The Beat the Heat Implementation Drive, co-led by the COP30 Presidency and UNEP’s Cool Coalition, officially moved from planning to delivery. It is mobilising finance and partnerships to protect 3.5 billion people in 185 cities from extreme heat through sustainable cooling and green infrastructure.

Brazil launched the Belém Health Action Plan to address climate change and strengthen global health systems

Brazil’s Ministry of Health launched the Belém Health Action Plan – the first international climate change adaptation plan focused exclusively on health. The document sets out concrete actions to help countries prepare their health systems and respond to the health impacts of climate change, particularly on the most vulnerable communities.

This proposal marks a major milestone for COP30. As an open, voluntary framework for countries, international organisations, and partners across civil society, academia, the private sector and philanthropy, the plan will serve as the health sector’s main contribution to global climate and health efforts — helping systems prepare for the climate challenges already affecting people worldwide.

Looking ahead to week two

COP30 President-Designate Ambassador Andre Corrêa do Lago emphasised, “this COP is where the world delivers on implementation, on credibility and on unity.”

We are looking forward to the actionable new Gender Action Plan. Our focus is on how strong the plan will be in terms of specific objectives, accountability mechanisms, and financial commitments. A major question is whether there will be a dedicated funding stream — or at least clear guidance for finance entities to support gender-responsive programmes.

Next is the Just Transition Work Programme. Negotiators have widely acknowledged that a climate-just future requires placing women and marginalised groups at the centre. We are hopeful that social justice will be at the heart of the COP30 outcome.

We are also looking for progress across the key pillars of COP30 – adaptation, mitigation, and finance. We hope that the Global Goals on Adaptation indicators are approved, and that additional financial commitments are announced which reach local communities.

Read our call to action – five key policy demands developed by GNDR’s members from across the world.