🌏 COP31 is on the horizon, and Australia, alongside the Pacific Islands have launched a bid to host in 2026. In our latest insight, we have summarised: ✅ Why this bid matters ✅ What’s in it for Australia and whether it’s worth it ✅ The hurdles facing other potential host nations Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gR_hzM52 #cop31 #pacificislands #UNFCCC

❓ As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, our new analysis raises a crucial question: Are UN climate talks still a space for ambitious climate action, or have they become a platform for corporate greenwashing? In collaboration with InfluenceMap, we examined 466 companies and industry associations that attended COP28 in Dubai and/or COP29 in Baku. We found that: ➡️ 88% have not expressed clear support for the Paris Agreement since 2024. ➡️ More than half of the companies actively communicating and lobbying on energy transition oppose key policies required to achieve it. ➡️ On deforestation and land-use policy, only 11% show active engagement, and most do not support stronger regulation. This growing gap between corporate climate rhetoric and real policy engagement highlights an urgent need for stronger oversight of business participation at COPs. 🔗 Check our analysis here: https://anticorru.pt/3eV

As #COP30 approaches, our latest analysis asks a difficult but essential question: are UN climate summits becoming platforms for genuine climate action, or industry misinformation and undue influence? The data shows a stark reality: 88% of companies attending recent UN climate talks have not clearly supported the Paris Agreement since early 2024, while 73% of companies communicating about the energy transition hold positions that do not support energy transition policies or remain ambiguous. This means that some companies attending COPs publicly support climate goals, yet resist the specific actions needed to achieve them. Have a look at the analysis we did with InfluenceMap! For COPs to drive real climate action, there should be no space for those who lobby against its goals: we urgently need an accountability framework for business participation. The credibility of global climate negotiations depends on it. There are steps to be taken by the UN Climate Change and Simon Stiell that can enhance accountability, notably full disclosure of institutional affiliations and financial ties for all accredited participants. And there is space for leadership from the #COP30 Presidency to be exemplary on these topics. There has been positive developments like the #GES and a transparency portal but clear signals need to be sent that accountability, ethics and integrity are a top priority. 🔗 Read our analysis here: https://lnkd.in/ekPAfDHA Laurence Tubiana Jennifer Morgan Ana Toni Tulio Andrade Alice de Moraes Amorim Vogas Kumi Naidoo Renato Morgado Johanna Nublat

Developing countries should certainly scale up climate ambition - as they are doing - in line with their growing capabilities. But should developed countries ask them to do so, on a perception of their growing responsibilities? This commentary argues that if developed countries had provided adequate, timely, & appropriate finance, developing countries would already be on a lower carbon trajectory. Their increasing emissions are thus at least partly attributable to developed countries. Instead of calling for more contributions from the global South and sidestepping their unmet historical obligations, developed countries should work to rebuild trust and offer clearer support, in line with needs. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gsAp7hJM #COP30 #ClimateFinance #CBDR

COP30 represents a crucial milestone, as it is the last of the major climate negotiations before the 2035 deadline to submit updated climate targets, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). also, at COP30, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will continue working on balancing energy security, economic prosperity, and emissions reduction. To learn more about what is on negotiation table at #COP30, kindly see the latest commentary by Dr. Mohamed Abdelraouf, GRC Environmental security and sustainability research program director titled "What to Expect from COP30 Climate Talks in Belém" posted here: https://lnkd.in/eF7ddpQg

🌍 COP Insights #2 30 Years of Climate Negotiations: Why Each COP Chose Its City Over nearly three decades, the UN Climate Change Conferences (COPs) have traveled across continents — from Berlin to Kyoto, from Paris to Dubai. Each host city wasn’t chosen by chance. Every location reflects how global climate governance evolved from local diplomacy to planetary collaboration. 🌎 1990s–2000s｜Building the Institutional Foundation 🇩🇪 Berlin (COP1, 1995) — The birthplace of global climate diplomacy. Germany set the tone for credible and science-based negotiations. 🇯🇵 Kyoto (COP3, 1997) — Tradition meets technology. Japan’s cultural capital represented Asia’s industrial responsibility, giving birth to the first legally binding climate treaty. 🇲🇦 Marrakech (COP7, 2001) — Bridging continents. Hosting in North Africa signaled focus on developing nations and adaptation finance. 🇨🇦 Montreal (COP11, 2005) — Science meets governance. As home to the Montreal Protocol, it symbolized cross-treaty cooperation. 🇮🇩 Bali (COP13, 2007) — An island on the frontline. Indonesia highlighted the vulnerability of coastal and island states. 🌍 2010s｜From Consensus to Collective Action 🇩🇰 Copenhagen (COP15, 2009) — Symbol of expectation. The Danish capital mirrored hopes for a grand deal — though consensus fell short. 🇲🇽 Cancun (COP16, 2010) — Rebuilding trust. Mexico restored inclusiveness and momentum after Copenhagen. 🇫🇷 Paris (COP21, 2015) — The heart of diplomacy. France’s capital became synonymous with unity, birthing the historic Paris Agreement and the 1.5°C goal. 🇵🇱 Katowice (COP24, 2018) — A coal city transforming. Poland’s industrial hub embodied the reality of transitioning toward renewables. 🌏 2020s｜Decade of Action and Transition 🇬🇧 Glasgow (COP26, 2021) — Industrial heritage, green future. The UK showcased clean energy leadership and reaffirmed net-zero pledges. 🇪🇬 Sharm El-Sheikh (COP27, 2022) — Climate justice on African soil. Egypt hosted dialogues on equity and the Loss & Damage Fund. 🇸🇦 Dubai (COP28, 2023) — Transformation in the oil heartland. The UAE’s hosting proved even fossil-fuel economies must lead the transition. Baku (COP29, 2024) — From energy exporter to climate financier. Azerbaijan bridges East and West, shaping new climate-finance frameworks. 🇧🇷 Belém, Brazil (COP30, 2025) — Returning to nature’s frontier. At the edge of the Amazon, COP30 will mark a new decade of climate action. 🔍 Reflection Each host city has been more than a backdrop — a mirror of the world’s climate journey, from Europe’s negotiation tables to Africa’s and Latin America’s vulnerable coasts, and now, to the lungs of our planet — the Amazon. Every COP reminds us that climate action is both global and local, and every city tells a story of progress, responsibility, and hope. 🌱 💼 Follow EcoStrategy (益珂環能) for insights on ESG, carbon markets, and sustainability innovation. 🔗 Website: https://strategyesg.com/

🌍 Countdown to COP30: The World’s Leading Climate Summit ⏳ Just one month to go until COP30 — a key global event on climate action. 📍 This year, the UN Climate Change Conference will take place in Belém, Brazil, near the heart of the Amazon rainforest. The location was chosen for a reason: protection of nature and forests will be central to the conference agenda. 🌳✨ 🌿 One of the expected highlights is the launch of Brazil’s “Tropical Forests Forever” initiative — aimed at ensuring sustainable financing to prevent the disappearance of tropical forests. 📌 Key themes of COP30: 📝 Updating national climate plans 💰 Financing climate action 🌡️ Concrete mechanisms for real emissions reductions 🤝 The previous COP29 in Baku concluded with the signing of an agreement calling on developed countries to support developing nations in their efforts to fight climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 🚀 Our team at VEMA S.A. also plans to be at the heart of key discussions shaping the future of global climate policy. 🌱 Forward to new achievements! 📽️ In the meantime, we invite you to take a closer look at the results of VEMA S.A.’s work within jointly implemented projects across the Republic of Uzbekistan.🌍✨ #COP30 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Decarbonization #GlobalMethanePledge #ClimateFinance #VEMA 

COP30 Brazil : Historic Spotlight on Carbon Removal Technologies From November 10–21, 2025, Belém, Brazil will host the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30). 🌱 For the first time, COP will feature a dedicated Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Pavilion, led by the Negative Emissions Platform (NEP), showcasing carbon removal technologies, policies, and financing opportunities—highlighting their critical role in achieving global climate goals. 🇧🇷 As host, Brazil has enacted national CCUS legislation, launched direct air capture facilities, and plans to store captured CO₂ geologically for long-term sequestration. 🌐 COP30 will serve not only as a stage for global climate action but also as a hub for international collaboration and innovation. 🔗 Learn more: cop30.br #COP30 #CarbonRemoval #ClimateAction #Brazil #CDR30 #CCUS #ClimatePolicy #Sustainability

🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire steps up for the climate ! Ahead of #COP30 in Belém 🇧🇷, Côte d’Ivoire has reaffirmed its climate ambition. Minister Assahoré Konan Jacques officially submitted the NDCs 3.0, setting a bold target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33.07% by 2035. The country is preparing to play a strong role on the global stage, with Minister Léon Kacou Adom leading the national delegation and advocating for climate finance, technology transfer, and enhanced international cooperation. Backed by the European Union and key development partners, Côte d’Ivoire continues to accelerate its green transition and reinforce its leadership in climate action. A decisive step toward a more resilient, sustainable, and low-carbon future. Read more on https://lnkd.in/e4GvYMjF

This is a important post about the upcoming COP30 in Brazil and the call for tangible action. President Lula is right: this must be the "COP of Truth." But where will this "truth" ultimately be tested? In my view as a tax lawyer working at the intersection of Law and ESG, it will be measured in two key areas far from the podium: 1. In Corporate Boardrooms: Through defensible and verifiable corporate strategies. The lofty goals of NDCs must be translated into concrete business models, investment plans, and risk management frameworks. 2. In National Tax Codes: Via the fast advancement of Green Taxation. This is the ultimate tool to make climate action real for the private sector. We will see robust carbon markets, tax benefits for genuine green investments, and severe penalties for greenwashing. The success of COP30 won't just be in the agreements signed; it will be in the corporate tax returns and legal disclosures that follow. Companies that understand this now, and integrate ESG as a core compliance and strategic issue, will be the ones leading the next decade. What's your take? How do you see the private sector's role in this "implementation decade"? #COP30 #GreenTaxation #ESG #ClimateAction #TaxLaw #SustainableBusiness #CorporateStrategy