Below is a statement UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell posted on his LinkedIn earlier today, on the eve of COP30.
On the eve of COP30, one thing is clear: The Paris Agreement is delivering real progress, but we must accelerate in the Amazon.
Devastating climate damages are happening already, from Hurricane Melissa hitting the Caribbean, Super Typhoons smashing Vietnam and the Philippines, to a tornado ripping through Southern Brazil.
This is why COP must achieve three things:
It must send a clear signal: nations are fully on board for climate cooperation - that means agreeing strong outcomes on all the key issues.
It must speed up implementation across all sectors of all economies.
And it must connect climate action to people’s real lives – to help spread its benefits: stronger growth, more jobs, less pollution and better health, more affordable, secure energy.
This is my fourth COP since taking office. At each one – and many before – countries have overcome their differences and delivered.
So, let's get on with the job.
A decade after the Paris Agreement, COP30 marks a decisive shift from planning to delivery. The focus has moved from commitments on paper to real-world implementation – turning the new generation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) into concrete action that accelerates clean energy transitions, strengthens institutions and economies, and delivers tangible benefits for people and the planet.
In this new era of implementation, the United Nations system and partners are coming together at COP30 to support countries in putting their NDCs into action. Across the conference, several events will highlight practical pathways, analytical tools, and partnerships that can help Parties translate ambition into measurable results.
A curated list of NDC-related events is now available - showcasing the breadth and depth of expertise and support available to Parties as we enter together the era of implementation.
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) gets underway tomorrow.
Delegates from around the world will convene in Belém, Brazil, for two weeks of crucial negotiations, dynamic discussions and global collaboration, all focused on tackling the climate crisis with urgency and ambition.
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