"COP30 has racked up an impressive scorecard of real-world climate actions that will also mean stronger economies, more jobs and better lives for many millions...But this is not the moment for self-congratulations – this is the moment to step up."

~ UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell


With only two days remaining at COP30, delegates are intensifying their efforts to deliver a strong and forward-looking outcome for people and the planet. As negotiations move into their final phase, Parties are working to bridge remaining differences, raise collective ambition, and finalize decisions that will guide global climate action in the years ahead. This critical moment underscores the importance of dialogue, cooperation, and shared responsibility as countries strive to achieve meaningful and timely results.


Finding Climate Solutions

While the central focus of all UN climate COPs are the formal negotiations, the COP also serves as a space for people to share ideas and contribute towards finding climate solutions. Through side events, meetings spaces, and informal activities, critical work takes place at COP to build momentum for informed and inspired climate action globally.

Participants during the Mutirao-Burkini Coalition Capacity-Building Initiative session

Participants engage during the session 'the futures we imagine: knowledge sharing and open dialogue'

UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell speaks during the closing session of the Global Climate Action closing plenary

Participants during the NAZCA Portal Redevelopment Roadmap and Engagement

Participants during the “Creative Circularity: Where Art Meets New Possibilities” session


Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are essential to enhancing climate action because they ensure that all voices, particularly those from vulnerable and marginalised communities most affected by climate change, are represented. UN Climate Change works to ensure that all voices are heard within the COP process, fostering more equitable, comprehensive, and effective solutions.


Behind the Scenes with UN Secretary-General

Bilateral meetings create space for direct, high-level dialogue that strengthens relationships and builds political momentum for climate action. Such engagements are vital to reinforcing trust, aligning national commitments with global objectives, and mobilising greater cooperation and resources.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres meets with the UN Climate Change team

UN Secretary-General António Guterres meets with the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)

UN Secretary-General António Guterres attends the EU coordination meeting

UN Secretary-General António Guterres meets with representatives of civil society

UN Secretary-General António Guterres meets with Indigenous representatives

UN Secretary-General António Guterres meets with representatives of the G-77/China

UN Secretary-General António Guterres meets with representatives of Least Developed Countries (LDCs)

UN Secretary-General António Guterres meets with the Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil

UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell