The COP30 climate conference took place in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025. It is now finished. You cannot join the event in person.
However, climate action is a year-round job. You can still join the work that came from the conference. The decisions made at COP30 must now be put into action everywhere. The best ways to join are by following the outcomes, working with local groups, and pushing for new national plans.
Understanding the COP30 Outcomes
The first step is to know what the leaders decided at the conference in Belém. COP30 was supposed to focus on “implementation,” or putting plans into action.
1. The Fossil Fuel Fight Continues
The biggest fight was over a roadmap to move away from fossil fuels.
- The Problem: Many countries, especially those that produce oil, did not want a strong plan.
- The Result: The final text, called the Belém Political Package, did not clearly mention a roadmap or the term “fossil fuels.” This showed that the fight is still very hard.
- The Action: Groups outside the official talks, supported by countries like France, are trying to create a roadmap anyway.
2. Focus on Health and Forests COP30
COP30 did create a few important new plans. You can join the work on these plans.
- Health Action Plan: The Belém Health Action Plan was a major success. It is the first plan of its kind. It aims to strengthen global health systems. This will help people cope with the impacts of climate change, such as heat waves and new diseases.
- Forest Finance: Brazil launched the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF). This fund aims to mobilize around $125 billion. It uses a “payment-for-performance” model. It rewards countries that protect their tropical forests.
These new initiatives give people clear areas to focus their efforts.
3. The Money Problems
A huge part of COP30 was about finance. Rich countries must pay developing countries more money to help them deal with climate change.
- Adaptation Finance: The text called for efforts to at least triple adaptation finance by 2035. This money is vital for countries to protect their people from extreme weather.
- Loss and Damage: The new Loss and Damage Fund was a topic of discussion. This fund helps countries hit hardest by climate impacts. It still needs more money from rich countries.
How to Join the Ongoing Climate Action COP30
The global climate process is always moving. You can join the action right now.
1. Take Action at the National Level
The most powerful way to join is to work on your own country’s climate plans.
- Push for NDCs: NDCs are Nationally Determined Contributions. These are your country’s climate action plans, which must be updated every five years. The plans set targets for reducing emissions. Talk to your local and national leaders. Ask them to make sure your country follows through on its NDCs.
- Support Local Adaptation Plans: Eleven countries presented new National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) at COP30. NAPs are about protecting people from climate change effects (like floods and storms). You can support local groups that are working to implement these plans in your area.
2. Join a Partner Organization
You cannot simply walk into the official UN “Blue Zone” at the next COP. You must be part of an observer organization. These groups have official permission to attend.
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Look for local or global NGOs that focus on climate or environment. They need volunteers. They need people to help with research and local awareness.
- Indigenous Peoples Groups: Indigenous Peoples and local communities are at the forefront of protecting forests. You can support the work of these groups. This is a very direct way to support the outcomes of COP30 and the protection of the Amazon rainforest.
- University Groups: If you are a student, check if your school has an official UN delegation program. Many universities send students to COPs to report on the negotiations.
3. Use the Online Tools
The UN provides many ways for you to follow the work from home.
- Watch the Talks: The official UN Climate Change website usually has all the main plenary sessions and side events available to watch online. This is the best way to understand the complex deals made in Belém.
- Follow the Action Agenda: COP30 unveiled a new Five-Year Vision for the Global Climate Action Agenda. This agenda has 117 concrete delivery plans. You can follow this plan online to see which businesses and cities are keeping their promises.
4. Focus on Specific Solutions COP30
The deals made at COP30 point to specific areas where real change is happening. You can join work in these areas:
- Clean Energy: The vision pushes for a trillion-dollar investment plan to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. You can support local efforts to build solar and wind power.
- Waste and Methane: The Climate & Clean Air Coalition promoted the NOW! (No Organic Waste) Initiative. This aims to stop methane emissions from garbage and waste. You can join local recycling and composting groups to reduce organic waste.
📌 Quick Facts on COP30
| Item | Detail |
| Location | Belém, Brazil (near the Amazon rainforest) |
| Dates | November 10 – 21, 2025 |
| Main Goal | Implementation and Acceleration of the Paris Agreement |
| Key Outcomes | Belém Health Action Plan and the Tropical Forests Forever Facility |
The political debates will continue. For instance, Turkey and Australia have agreed to host the next summit, COP31, which will focus on carrying the work forward
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