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COP30 primer: Here’s what to know about the annual UN climate talks and Canada’s role

On Nov. 9, 2025, Canada dispatched climate negotiators to Cop30 in Belém, Brazil, with Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin leading the first week.
Brazil says this COP will focus on implementation of existing agreements, pressing to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 and finalize about 100 global progress indicators.
Pre-Summit participation was reduced with notable absences from China, the United States, and India, while over half of countries have yet to submit updated NDCs, and only a third met the September 30 deadline.
Federal officials say Canada will support calls to scale up climate finance and act as a bridge-builder, while Prime Minister Mark Carney is not expected to attend due to confidence votes.
UN Environment Programme projects long-term warming of 2.8C under current policies, with meeting plans possibly reducing warming to 2.5C, while the World Meteorological Organization warns 1.5C is nearly impossible to hold.

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