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5 things you should know about the COP30 UN Climate Conference

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12 November 2025

5 things you should know about the COP30 UN Climate Conference

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COP30 in Belém comes 33 years after the Rio Summit that established the first international treaty to combat human-caused climate change, and a decade after the Paris Agreement that seeks to enhance global climate action. This year all eyes are once again on Brazil as countries meet to assess progress and shape the next phase of global climate action.

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You have probably heard of COP - the big climate conference that takes place every year. Sometimes it makes headlines for breakthrough deals or new pledges to boost climate action, sometimes for controversies or worries about slow progress. Beyond the media reactions, what is COP really all about?

The COP (Conference of the Parties) is a generic term used for decision-making bodies set up to govern multilateral treaties or conventions. It is often associated with the world’s main annual climate summit, where all countries gather to address climate change.

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