Countdown to September
Brazil is calling on governments worldwide to step up with fresh climate commitments ahead of a September deadline, as the country readies to host Cop30. So far, only a small fraction of nations have filed plans, and some of the largest polluters have yet to act.
UN report depends on pledges
The UN’s climate body must receive all updated national pledges by 25 September to prepare its synthesis report. This document will map how close—or far—the world is from staying within the 1.5C temperature threshold agreed in Paris.
Brazil ramps up engagement
André Corrêa do Lago, the diplomat leading Cop30, urged leaders to view their pledges as collective commitments to a safer future. He has warned that weak plans will force deeper negotiations later this year. Brazil’s president Lula has already placed climate at the center of talks with Chinese president Xi Jinping.
Hosting hurdles in the Amazon
Holding the summit in Belém has triggered debate over whether the city is ready. Around 50,000 visitors are expected, but the city has only about 18,000 hotel rooms. Cruise ships and rental platforms are being brought in as stop-gaps, though soaring costs could limit the participation of poorer nations and grassroots groups.
