The Path to COP30

The 30th annual UN climate summit (COP30) will take place Nov. 10-Nov. 21, 2025 in Belém, Brazil. It’s a major moment for the world’s leaders to demonstrate progress on past pledges and put forward new plans that benefit people, nature and the climate.

As the world navigates the Path to COP30, WRI experts are closely tracking the issues at stake. Visit this resource hub regularly for the latest commentary, analysis, events and more.

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ADVISORY: ACT2025 Press Call on Climate-Vulnerable Nations' Expectations for COP30
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STATEMENT: Colombia Updates its Climate Commitments to 2035
Colombia has submitted its new national climate plan, or Nationally Determined Contribution 3.0 (NDC), committing to limit its emissions in 2035 to a maximum of between 155 and 161 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
News September 26, 2025
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STATEMENT: China Announces New Climate Target
At the UN Secretary-General’s Special High-Level Event on Climate Action, Premier Li Qiang announced that China will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10% by 2035 as part of its national climate commitment under the Paris Agreement.
News September 24, 2025
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STATEMENT: Countries Announce New Climate Pledges at UN Summit, But Far More Action Needed
The UN Secretary-General’s Climate Summit closed today with several new climate commitments from countries setting emissions targets through 2035 — a critical waypoint on the path to net zero by mid-century.
News September 24, 2025
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STATEMENT: EU’s 2035 Climate Signal Must Aim Higher to Ensure Credibility and Competitiveness
Today, the European Union issued a statement of intent pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 66.25 – 72.5% by 2035 from 1990 levels.
News September 18, 2025
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State Action on Land Rights Drives Climate and Forest Loss Goals
States must secure Indigenous land rights to meet climate goals, protect forests and support local communities at COP30 and beyond.
Technical Perspectives September 16, 2025

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The Path to COP30

ADVISORY: ACT2025 Press Call on Climate-Vulnerable Nations' Expectations for COP30

ADVISORY: ACT2025 Press Call on Climate-Vulnerable Nations' Expectations for COP30

WASHINGTON (October 21, 2025) — Join Allied for C

STATEMENT: Colombia Updates its Climate Commitments to 2035
Colombia has submitted its new national climate plan, or Nationally Determined Contribution 3.0 (NDC), committing to limit its emissions in 2035 to a maximum of between 155 and 161 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent

STATEMENT: China Announces New Climate Target
At the UN Secretary-General’s Special High-Level Event on Climate Action, Premier Li Qiang announced that China will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10% by 2035 as part of its national climate commitment under the Paris Agreement.

STATEMENT: EU’s 2035 Climate Signal Must Aim Higher to Ensure Credibility and Competitiveness
Today, the European Union issued a statement of intent pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 66.25 – 72.5% by 2035 from 1990 levels.

State Action on Land Rights Drives Climate and Forest Loss Goals
States must secure Indigenous land rights to meet climate goals, protect forests and support local communities at COP30 and beyond.

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ADVISORY: ACT2025 Press Call on Climate-Vulnerable Nations' Expectations for COP30

ADVISORY: ACT2025 Press Call on Climate-Vulnerable Nations' Expectations for COP30 WASHINGTON (October 21, 2025) — Join Allied for C

STATEMENT: Colombia Updates its Climate Commitments to 2035 Colombia has submitted its new national climate plan, or Nationally Determined Contribution 3.0 (NDC), committing to limit its emissions in 2035 to a maximum of between 155 and 161 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent

STATEMENT: China Announces New Climate Target At the UN Secretary-General’s Special High-Level Event on Climate Action, Premier Li Qiang announced that China will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10% by 2035 as part of its national climate commitment under the Paris Agreement.

STATEMENT: EU’s 2035 Climate Signal Must Aim Higher to Ensure Credibility and Competitiveness Today, the European Union issued a statement of intent pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 66.25 – 72.5% by 2035 from 1990 levels.

State Action on Land Rights Drives Climate and Forest Loss Goals States must secure Indigenous land rights to meet climate goals, protect forests and support local communities at COP30 and beyond.

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ADVISORY: ACT2025 Press Call on Climate-Vulnerable Nations' Expectations for COP30

WASHINGTON (October 21, 2025) — Join Allied for C

STATEMENT: Colombia Updates its Climate Commitments to 2035
Colombia has submitted its new national climate plan, or Nationally Determined Contribution 3.0 (NDC), committing to limit its emissions in 2035 to a maximum of between 155 and 161 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent

STATEMENT: China Announces New Climate Target
At the UN Secretary-General’s Special High-Level Event on Climate Action, Premier Li Qiang announced that China will cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7-10% by 2035 as part of its national climate commitment under the Paris Agreement.

STATEMENT: EU’s 2035 Climate Signal Must Aim Higher to Ensure Credibility and Competitiveness
Today, the European Union issued a statement of intent pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 66.25 – 72.5% by 2035 from 1990 levels.

State Action on Land Rights Drives Climate and Forest Loss Goals
States must secure Indigenous land rights to meet climate goals, protect forests and support local communities at COP30 and beyond.