Antalya (November 10, 2026) — At COP31, Brazil’s COP30 presidency formally presented the global Roadmap for Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels to the UN Secretary-General and the UN Climate Change Secretariat. Bringing together the work advanced since Belém last year, the Roadmap introduces a diagnostic framework, the Belém Readiness Index and a set of actions through 2033 to enable governments to accelerate implementation according to their country needs.

Following is a statement from Karen Silverwood-Cope, Climate and Energy Director of WRI Brasil:

“The Roadmap could become one of the most enduring legacies of Brazil’s COP Presidency, spurring a growing movement to equitably transition away from fossil fuels. What did not make it into last year’s formal decision text has evolved into a practical framework that is now receiving strong international support.

“The Roadmap recognizes countries’ different national circumstances and helps them assess both their exposure to fossil fuel dependence and their capacity to transition. The Belém Readiness Index and four country archetypes help governments identify where they stand. Crucially, it frames the transition away from fossil fuels not only as a climate imperative, but also as an opportunity for economic diversification, resilience and development.

“The next step is implementation. The TAFF Mutirão points to actions countries can take now — from strengthening long-term planning and governance to aligning fiscal incentives and investing in grids, storage and efficiency. With key milestones through 2033, the message from Antalya is clear: start now, from where you are.”

Following is a statement from Nick Robins, Senior Director, Finance and Private Sector, World Resources Institute:

“Across the world the consequences of continued dependence on fossil fuels are being faced in cost of living shocks, rising interest rates as well as intensifying climate impacts. Brazil has produced a genuinely useful, in-depth global roadmap — essentially a practical guide for countries to develop their own pathways away from fossil fuels, based on their national circumstances, resources and position as producers and consumers. It brings together the supply side, the demand side and the financial system changes needed to make the transition possible.

“These roadmaps can help countries act on issues we have known for a long time need to be addressed — including fossil fuel subsidies — in a way that protects vulnerable communities and strengthens public finances. A number of developed countries such as France, Germany and the Netherlands have already produced national roadmaps to plan how they end their dependence on fossil fuels coal, oil and gas.

“Brazil’s Global Roadmap also provides the foundation for increased international cooperation. The next major milestone will be the second Santa Marta meeting next July, co-hosted by Tuvalu and Ireland. By then, we could see a significant number of countries coming forward with their own national roadmaps, including in the developing world, with Brazil preparing its own. This is not about adding another layer of bureaucracy, but about helping countries identify clearly what they need to move away from fossil fuels to increase energy security and strengthen climate protection.”

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