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The event itself will take place at the CICB (International Convention Centre of Brazil), and will gather ministers, negotiators, and representatives of civil society. Image: CICB/Personal Archive
By Nicole Angel | COP30
On October 13–14, Brasilia will stand as the focal point for international climate diplomacy, hosting the Ministerial Preparatory Meeting for the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) — the Pre-COP30. Taking place at the CICB, the event will gather ministers, negotiators, and civil society representatives to chart the course toward COP30, which is scheduled for November in Belém (PA).
Although not part of the official UNFCCC calendar, Pre-COP30 represents a critical strategic opportunity for nations to align political and technical positions on the most pressing global climate challenges. These include climate finance, energy transition, adaptation strategies, and biodiversity preservation. Over two days, the COP30 Presidency will steer high-level plenary sessions, focused thematic meetings, and essential informal consultations.
The elected Presidency will also present progress on its key initiatives, notably the Action Agenda, the Baku to Belém Roadmap (jointly stewarded with the COP29 Presidency), and the structure of the COP30 Leadership Circles. These circles include the Finance Ministers’ Circle, the People’s Circle, the COP Presidents’ Circle, and the Global Ethical Stocktake Circle.
As the world prepares for Belém, Pre-COP30 marks the return of the international community to the Global South — the cradle of sustainable development and climate multilateralism — at a decisive juncture for collective action toward COP30
