Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav arrived in Belém, Brazil, on Monday to attend the UNFCCC COP30 climate summit.
In a post on X, Yadav said, “Arrived in Belem, Brazil, where I’ll be participating in the UNFCCC COP30. Over the next few days, will be participating in climate change negotiations and putting forward India’s view on matters related to Adaptation, Climate Finance and other critical issues. Looking forward to productive conversations.”
COP30, the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, is being held in Belém from November 10 to 21. The annual COP meetings serve as the world’s only multilateral decision-making platform on climate change, bringing together nearly every nation to negotiate global climate action.
According to the UN Climate Change Secretariat, COP gatherings are where countries agree on measures to confront the climate crisis — from keeping global temperature rise within 1.5°C to supporting vulnerable communities in adapting to climate impacts and advancing efforts toward net-zero emissions by 2050.
The upcoming conference will see heads of state, negotiators and representatives from UNFCCC member nations push forward collective climate goals. Business leaders, youth, scientists, Indigenous communities and civil society groups will also contribute perspectives and best practices to strengthen inclusive, global climate action.
Formally, COP30 refers to the 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the 1992 treaty that underpins international climate negotiations and serves as the foundation for the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Meanwhile, on the diplomatic front, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently met Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on the side lines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Canada. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Good to see FM Mauro Vieira of Brazil this afternoon. Recognised the recent progress in our bilateral cooperation. We are actively exploring opportunities for greater trade, investment, health and technology cooperation.”
