The COP30 is the 30th Conference of the Parties of the UN Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC), taking place in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025. This global event brings together leaders, scientists, NGOs, and civil society to discuss urgent climate actions. The conference highlights Brazil's leadership, mobilizes resources, and emphasizes the protection of the Amazon and local solutions.
Despite not yet being fully included in formal negotiation and decision-making spaces, Indigenous peoples, traditional communities, and civil society are taking a proactive role, creating their own spaces, attending parallel events, and influencing negotiations. Their participation strengthens representation, values local knowledge and culture, and fosters mutual learning.
Take the quiz to explore what COP30 is, its global significance, the challenges of climate negotiations, and how local communities are mobilizing to make their voices heard.