In one of the most consequential developments at COP30 — held in Belém in November 2025 — governments formally inaugurated the Open Coalition of Regulated Carbon Markets , a diplomatic initiative spearheaded by Brazil to align and interconnect national carbon-trading systems. The coalition already comprises 18 countries, including major powers such as China, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada and Mexico, marking what observers describe as a significant step toward

During COP 30, held in Belém, Brazil emerged as a global coordinator in the governance of the international carbon market. At the event, the country assumed a central role on the global decarbonisation agenda by announcing the establishment of the Open Coalition of Regulated Carbon Markets . The initiative seeks to integrate nations that already operate structured emissions-trading systems, thereby strengthening transparency, standardisation, and the credibility of internatio

The first week of COP30, held in Belém from 10 to 21 November 2025, established itself as a landmark moment in contemporary environmental diplomacy. Situated in the heart of the Amazon, the conference gathered more than 56,000 participants and brought to the forefront a broad spectrum of complex debates — ranging from deadlocks in international negotiations to scientific urgency, in addition to major financial announcements and unprecedented Brazilian public policy initiative

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Belém, in Pará, transforms into the epicenter of global deliberations on the future of our climate, offering a singular milieu where...

The world turns its attention to Belém do Pará , which in November 2025 will host COP30, one of the most anticipated Conferences of the...