Few countries have submitted plans
With less than a month before a crucial UN deadline, Brazil is warning that global climate talks risk faltering unless more nations submit their updated emissions-cutting strategies. Only 28 governments have filed their nationally determined contributions (NDCs), far short of expectations.
Key report at risk
The UN has called for all plans to be submitted by 25 September so it can produce a global stocktake report ahead of Cop30 in Belém this November. The analysis is seen as vital to measuring progress toward the 1.5C warming target.
Brazil pushes for ambition
Cop30 president André Corrêa do Lago urged countries to treat NDCs not just as targets but as a shared vision for the planet’s future. Brazil has increased diplomatic pressure, with President Lula recently stressing the issue in a call with China’s Xi Jinping. Officials remain optimistic that Beijing will deliver an ambitious plan in time.
Summit preparations under strain
Organisers are also grappling with mounting concerns over Belém’s capacity to host the event. The Amazon city, with limited hotel space, expects 50,000 participants, far exceeding its infrastructure. Brazil plans to dock cruise ships and promote room rentals, but soaring prices could make attendance prohibitive for smaller delegations and grassroots groups.
