- It was organized by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and chaired under the Brazilian Presidency (Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago).
- The theme was “Delivering on the Paris Promise”, aiming to shift from pledges to real implementation of climate action.
- The summit marked 30 years of climate negotiations and was the first COP hosted in the Amazon
- India was represented by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, who delivered India’s National Statement at the High‑Level Segment on 17 November 2025.
- India highlighted equity, climate justice, multilateralism, and showcased its Hydrogen Mission and renewable energy drive.
- Fossil Fuels: Heated debates on phasing out coal, oil, and gas; draft texts included multiple options
- Climate Finance: Renewed push to deliver the $100 billion annual pledge and establish new funding mechanisms for loss & damage
- NDCs: Countries presented updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to align with 1.5°C target
- Amazon Protection: Hosting COP30 in Belém spotlighted the Amazon rainforest’s role in global climate stability
- Youth & Civil Society: Strong participation from indigenous groups, youth activists, and NGOs demanding accountability
- Global South Leadership: COP30 marked the fourth consecutive summit hosted in the Global South (Indonesia 2022, India 2023, Brazil 2025, South Africa upcoming).
Question:
Q.1 The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (30th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC) – COP30 was hosted in which city?a) Brasília
b) Belém, Pará
c) Rio de Janeiro
d) Manaus
Answer: b) COP30 was the first COP held in the Amazon region, hosted in Belém.
