UNFCCC COP30 Overview
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be hosted by Brazil from 10 - 21 November in Belém. COP30 serves as the formal meeting of the UNFCCC parties (i.e., countries) to negotiate and agree upon actions on how to tackle climate change, limit emissions, and halt global warming.
AGWA Activities in Belém
AGWA is proud to be participating in numerous events over the course of COP30. Many events will be livestreamed through various outlets, depending on the setup of the exact venue. Official side events will be featured on the UNFCCC YouTube account.
The list below features events where AGWA serves in an organizing, speaking, or supporting role. All times listed are local Belém time (GMT-3). More details will be updated as they become available, so check back periodically.
The following AGWA staff will be on site in Belém:
Ingrid Timboe, Deputy Executive Director | 14 - 21 Nov
John Matthews, Executive Director | 10 - 14 Nov
Idrees Malyar, Director, Water Resilience Tracker | 11 - 15 Nov
Glauco Kimura de Freitas, Brazilian National Consultant for the Water Resilience Tracker | 10 - 15 Nov
Heading to COP30 and need an expert speaker or want to learn more about our work and partnerships? Reach out to Ingrid Timboe >
AGWA-Related COP30 Sessions
Ensuring Economic and Financial Stability through resilient systems | 10 November; 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Resilience Hub (Blue Zone) | Link >
Climate Change Adaptation in the São Francisco Basin Plan | 10 November; 3:00-4:00 p.m. | São Francisco River Basin Committee Booth (Green Zone)
WRT Showcase - COP30 Presidency / Marrakech Partnership - Activation Groups | 11 November; 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Global Climate Action Hub (Blue Zone)
From Madrid to Belém: Advancing Water Resilience through the High-Level Leaders Pact | 11 November; 1:00-2:00 p.m. | Spanish Pavilion (Blue Zone)
Waters of Change – Shaping Resilient and Sustainable Pathways | 11 November; 2:30-4:00 p.m. | Side Event room 2 (Blue Zone)
1st meeting of the Baku Dialogue on Water and Climate | 11 November; 4:30-6:00 p.m. | Side Event room Sao Francisco (Blue Zone)
Tracking and Building Urban Water Resilience: From Cities to National Climate Commitments | 12 November; 09:00-10:30 a.m. | Water for Climate Pavilion (Blue Zone) | Link >
No water, no food: Water for resilient agri-food systems from field to fork | 12 November; 4:40-5:55 p.m. | Agrizone (offsite), Auditorium A2
Integrating Water and Climate into Long-Term Planning | 13 November; 10:00-11:15 p.m. | AgriZone
GGA Day in the Water for Climate Pavilion | 14 November | Water for Climate Pavilion (Blue Zone) | Link >
Indicators for Water and Sanitation under the Global Goal on Adaptation: What’s at stake at COP30 and beyond | 14 November; 10:00-11:15 a.m. | Water for Climate Pavilion (Blue Zone) | Link >
Implementing the UAE Global Framework for Transformative Climate Resilient Water and Sanitation | 14 November; 15:00-16:30 | Water for Climate Pavilion (Blue Zone) | Link >
Strengthening the Global Goal on Adaptation through Hydrology | 15 November; 10:00-11:15 a.m. | WMO-IPCC pavilion (Blue Zone) | Link >
Integrating Mitigation and Adaptation: Building Coherent Climate Action for Resilient Economies | 15 November; 11:00-12:30 p.m. | Water for Climate Pavilion (Blue Zone)
Bridging Water Resilience: Economics of water-related climate adaptation and mitigation | 15 November ; 4:45-18:15 p.m. | Side Event room 4 (Blue Zone)
NDC/NAP Day in the Water for Climate Pavilion | 18 November | Water for Climate Pavilion (Blue Zone) | Link >
Rivers of Change: Learnings from the Climate Frontline | 18 November; 10:00-11:00 a.m. | Australian Pavilion (Blue Zone) | Link >
Mobilizing Public and Private Funding for NDCs and NAPs: From policies to action | 18 November; 1:15-2:45 p.m. | Side Event Room 2 (Blue Zone)
Climate Change Adaptation in River Basin Plans | Date and Time TBC | Paraíba do Sul, Paranaíba, and Guandu River Basin Committees Booth (Green Zone)