The UN COP30 Climate Summit has entered its final negotiation phase with the release of the draft Belem Political Package, urging countries to finalize climate action plans. This is crucial for global climate commitments.

The UN COP30 Climate Summit, currently taking place in Belem, Brazil, has released the draft Belem Political Package as negotiations reach their final phase. COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago emphasized the need for countries to work collaboratively to finalize the package swiftly and fairly. The draft includes discussions on critical topics such as climate finance, the 1.5° Celsius goal, and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). With over 190 nations involved, the urgency for consensus is paramount, especially given the unmet climate finance goals. The draft calls for developed countries to increase financial support to developing nations, aiming for $1.3 trillion annually by 2035. As the world has already warmed by 1.3° Celsius, the stakes are high for effective climate action.