Today, the UN Climate Change Conference #COP30 kicks off in Belém, Brazil!
From November 10-21, 2025, world leaders and delegates meet to discuss actions to address global warming, with focuses on implementation, emissions reductions, adaptation, climate finance and the role of nature.
SFS Professor Joanna Lewis, a professor of energy and environment in the Science, Technology and International Affairs Program, shares the top things you should know about this year’s conference, including the tenth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, an emphasis on forests and the notable absence of the United States at the gathering.