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At the close of COP30, held from November 10-21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres commended the significant strides made during the conference, underscoring the critical role of multilateral cooperation in tackling global climate challenges. Guterres extended his gratitude to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, COP30 President André de Largo, the Brazilian government, the people of Belém, and the UNFCCC Secretariat for their exceptional hospitality and tireless efforts in organizing the event.

Guterres emphasized that the conference, held at the gateway to the Amazon rainforest, showcased the enduring power of multilateralism. Nations united to address the pressing issue of climate change, demonstrating that collective action is essential in solving challenges that transcend borders.

Key achievements at COP30 included a commitment to triple adaptation finance by 2035, the establishment of a Just Transition Mechanism to support workers and communities transitioning to renewable energy, and the launch of a new dialogue to enhance international trade cooperation. Additionally, participants acknowledged the likelihood of temporarily exceeding the 1.5°C temperature rise limit, prompting the introduction of a Global Implementation Accelerator to expedite the fulfillment of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Despite these advancements, Guterres acknowledged the limitations of COP30, noting that consensus-driven negotiations in an era of geopolitical fragmentation made comprehensive agreements increasingly difficult. He admitted that the conference fell short of addressing all necessary measures, leaving some stakeholders, particularly youth, Indigenous communities, and climate-affected populations, disappointed.

Guterres warned of the dangers of overshooting the 1.5°C threshold, urging humanity to treat it as an inviolable red line. He called for rapid emissions reductions, credible plans to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, and enhanced climate justice, adaptation, and resilience efforts. He also stressed the urgent need for increased climate finance to support developing nations in mitigating emissions and addressing loss and damage.

While COP30 has concluded, Guterres emphasized that the global fight against climate change must continue. He pledged to advocate for higher ambitions and greater international solidarity, urging all participants to remain steadfast in their efforts. ‘History is on your side, and so is the United Nations,’ he concluded.

The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, concluded with significant shortcomings, according to the Global Climate and Health Alliance. Despite high expectations, the summit failed to deliver the transformative climate action necessary to safeguard global health. Key issues included the lack of a formal agreement on phasing out fossil fuels and delays in implementing adaptation measures. Dr. Jeni Miller, Executive Director of the Alliance, expressed disappointment, stating that while some progress was made, COP30 did not mark the turning point it had promised. The Alliance, representing over 200 health and civil society organizations worldwide, emphasized that the delay in adaptation finance until 2035, instead of the requested 2030 deadline, could result in increased suffering and mortality, particularly in developing nations. These countries, already grappling with poverty, fragile health systems, and debt, are at heightened risk from escalating climate impacts. Even high-income countries are seeing their healthcare systems stretched to the limit. Brazil’s COP30 President, André Corrêa do Lago, announced plans for two roadmaps: one to halt deforestation and another to guide a just transition away from fossil fuels. However, the absence of a formal fossil fuel phaseout agreement remains a critical gap. Dr. Miller warned that without decisive action, the world risks reaching dangerous and irreversible tipping points in critical earth systems. The final text of the just transition work programme recognized the human right to health and a clean environment and established a mechanism for international cooperation and capacity-building. While these provisions were welcomed, Dr. Miller stressed the need for adequate resourcing to ensure their implementation. She called on wealthy nations to lead by example, noting that 80 countries supported a fossil fuel phaseout plan. She emphasized that leadership does not require consensus and that phasing out fossil fuels would benefit public health and reduce the financial burden on healthcare systems. Dr. Miller also reminded developed countries of their Paris Agreement commitments, calling climate finance for vulnerable nations an investment in global stability, goodwill, and cooperation. The Alliance applauded the launch of the Belém Health Action Plan but warned that without concrete implementation and sufficient climate finance, it risks remaining symbolic. Nurses and health advocates pledged to continue pressing global leaders to deliver the protections communities and future generations urgently need.