November 21, 2025

By Bana Negusse
From 10–21 November 2025, the United Nations Climate Change Conference – or COP30 – is underway in Belém, Brazil. As the world’s only universal climate decision-making forum, the COP is where countries negotiate concrete actions to limit global warming to 1.5°C, accelerate adaptation for vulnerable communities, and advance the global path to net-zero emissions by 2050. This year’s conference brings together governments, business leaders, youth, scientists, Indigenous Peoples, and civil society to push for more ambitious, inclusive, and equitable climate action.