Strengthening multilateralism within UN framework key objective of COP30

The precop meeting in Brasilia saw several bilateral meetings

The Brazilian Presidency of COP30 has proposed three central objectives for COP30: 1) to strengthen multilateralism and the climate change regime within the framework of the United Nations Convention; 2) to connect the climate regime to people’s real lives; and 3), to accelerate the implementation of the Paris Agreement by promoting efforts and structural adjustments across all institutions capable of contributing, the Presidency said at Pre-Cop meeting on Monday.

Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav participates in the Pre-COP30 Ministerial Roundtable in Brasilia on Monday.(X / @byadavbjp)

“I believe this collective effort of cooperation among nations must be channeled into the COP negotiations and focused on countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. The submission of NDCs aligned with the 1.5°C target by governments is a decisive signal of their commitment to combating climate change and strengthening multilateralism,” said Acting President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Geraldo Alckmin at the meeting.

Officials said just transition programme; the Baku to Belem roadmap currently under development, outlining how to mobilize the proposed US$1.3 trillion in climate finance for developing countries; the Global Goal on Adaptation and progress on global stocktake will be key issues at COP30

Brazil’s Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad who leads the Finance Circle, which is responsible for consolidating inputs for the Baku–Belém Roadmap said: “Throughout the year, we have worked on developing three strategic pillars for the COP30 Agenda: the Forests Forever Fund (TFFF), which proposes a new financing model based on investment rather than solely on donations; the Open Coalition for Carbon Market Integration, aimed at harmonizing and ensuring interoperability among regulated markets; and the Supertaxonomy, designed to guarantee comparability and integrity across national taxonomies, thereby guiding sustainable investments,” he summarized.

The precop meeting in Brasilia saw several bilateral meetings. “Met with Mr. Wopke Hoekstra, EU Commissioner for Climate Action, on the sidelines of the Pre-COP30 in Brasília. Discussed ways to advance India–EU climate partnerships and enhance energy security. Underlined the importance of climate finance, technology transfer, and cooperative solutions for sustainable growth,” union environment minister Bhupender Yadav posted on X.