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COP30

Luftaufnahme der Insel Combu in Belém

UN Climate Conference COP30 in Belém, Brazil

Climate action has an essential role to play in preventing many crises. Climate measures also offer enormous potential for growth. International climate action is one of the German government's top priorities.

The Federal Environment Ministry is spearheading the negotiations on behalf of Germany at the UN Climate Change Conference. Brazil is hosting the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC in Belém from 10 to 21 November 2025. Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider and State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth will be on site with the German delegation.

German Pavilion overview: Dates for accompanying events, press conferences and live streams.

News about COP30

Carsten Schneider umringt von Medienvertretern.
Press Climate | 22.11.25

Great progress on implementation, but not enough progress in negotiations

The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém closed with decisions taken on issues including global adaptation to climate change and cooperation for socially just climate action.

Carsten Schneider, Brasiliens Präsident Lula de Silva und seine Umweltministerin Marina Silva
Press International | 21.11.25

One billion euros to innovative rainforest conservation fund

Germany will provide a total of one billion euros over the next ten years for the Tropical Forests Forever Facility initiated by Brazil. This was announced at the COP30 World Climate Conference in Brazil.

Carsten Schneider bei COP30
Press International | 18.11.25

Germany and its partners announce measures to accelerate grid expansion

Germany is working with partners from Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia to drive forward the global expansion of power grids and storage facilities. The goal of the global partners is to implement Global Energy Storage.

Carsten Schneider auf der Weltklimakonferenz (COP30) am Rednerpult
Speech International | 17.11.25

COP30: National statement by Federal Minister Carsten Schneider

At the start of the second week of COP30 negotiations in Belém, German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider gave a speech in which he emphasized that Germany will continue to support particularly vulnerable countries.

Carsten Schneider auf der Weltklimakonferenz (COP30) am Rednerpult
Press International | 17.11.25

Germany to provide 60 million euros for the global Adaptation Fund

At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider announced that the German government would make 60 million euros available for the international Adaptation

Luftaufnahme einer Solaranlage
Press International | 13.11.25

15 million euros from Germany to expand power grids in Latin America

The IDB Group today announced the Power Transmission Acceleration Platform (PTAP), a new regional initiative to help Latin America and the Caribbean expand and modernize their energy grids and close infrastructure gaps.

Bundesentwicklungsministerin Reem Alabali Radovan und Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider bei der Bundespressekonferenz am 05.11.2025
Press International | 05.11.25

Germany at the 30th UN Climate Conference in Brazil

The World Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil, begins with a meeting of heads of state and government. Items on the agenda include the consistent implementation of the global energy transition and climate financing.

Blaue Fahnen mit gelben Sternen weht im Wind
Press Europe | 03.11.25

Environment Council meeting

At the meeting of the EU Environment Council on November 4, 2025, the European climate target for 2040 and the adoption of the new EU contribution for 2035 under the Paris Climate Agreement are to be determined.

Press Climate | 30.09.25

Germany remains reliable partner in global climate policy

Germany has fulfilled its commitment to international cooperation on climate protection and climate adaptation in 2024, as shown by the latest figures reported to the European Commission today.

Central Park im Herbst in New York City
Press International | 22.09.25

State Secretary Flasbarth at New York Climate Week

This week, New York Climate Week, one of the key events in international climate policy, is taking place in New York. State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth is representing the German government.

Das Okavango-Delta in Botswana ist ein sehr großes, sumpfiges Binnendelta, das dort entstanden ist, wo der Okavango-Fluss eine tektonische Senke im zentralen Teil des endorheischen Beckens der Kalahari erreicht.
Press International | 08.09.25

Germany will remain reliable partner for the green transformation in Africa

On September 8, the second African Climate Summit will begin in Addis Ababa at the invitation of the African Union (AU) and the Ethiopian government.

Betonwerk mit Baumaschinen im Vordergrund
Press Economy | 25.06.25

Climate Club strengthens cooperation for climate-neutral industry

The meeting will focus on the overall conditions for the global decarbonisation of the industrial sector as well as measures that can contribute to the development of strong lead markets for climate-friendly basic materials.

Key issue

Grüne Weltkugel als Symbol für Klimaschutz auf hellblauem Hintergrund

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