PARLIAMENTARIANS@COP30 Newsletter | 29 September 2025, Volume 5 Issue 5

Welcome to the September Issue of our multilingual Parliamentarians@COP30 newsletter, prepared by GLOBE Legislators serving as theUNFCCC Focal Point for the world’s parliamentary constituency. Our work supports legislators to deliver on their Paris Agreement (and related) climate commitments, and to prepare for and engage effectively at COP30.
 
This year, GLOBE has added another language–Portuguese– to the newsletters to facilitate engagement by legislators from Brazil, the host of COP30. The newsletters are now available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
 
We are proud to work closely with the COP28-COP29-COP30 Presidencies, now brought together as the first such Troika, to better coordinate across the Presidencies and support Mission 1.5C.
 
Our focus is on ensuring that the global parliamentary constituency is well-informed and supported to engage in the UNFCCC process, COP30 and related international fora. Tune in for in-depth updates at our monthly Webinars for the Parliamentary constituency (details below) and our bi-monthly newsletters.
 
Contents
1.     UN/COP30 Presidency Updates
2.     Global updates
3.     Tracking Parliamentary Climate Actions
3.     Parliamentary network reports
4.     Have your say/Support us/Contact us
 
At COP29, we once again hosted the Parliamentary Pavilion. Most of the events at the Parliamentary Pavilion were livestreamed and the videos for 35 events can be viewed directly on the  Parliamentary Pavilion playlist here. Photos from the Pavilion events can be viewed on Flickr here.

Climate Summit Takes Place at UN Headquarters

As a final high-level build up to COP30, the United Nations’ Secretary General, Antonio Guterres convened a Climate Summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Wednesday, 24 September, 2025. The event, which brought together Heads of State, Government leaders, civil society and business leaders was a launchpad for COP30 in Belém. Importantly, some 100 countries, including 40 heads of states, took this opportunity to commit to increased and ambitious NDCs. More here

Thematic Days for COP30 Announced

COP30 Presidency Issues 7th Letter

The COP30 Presidency has issued its Seventh Letter addressed to businesses and the private sector, calling on them to lead the climate transition and to engage with the COP30 Action Agenda– a structured roadmap built around six thematic pillars and roughly 30 objectives. The letter published on August 29, 2025, invites CEOs, investors and innovators to come to Belém with credible solutions, plans for partnerships and investments to help implement commitments from previous COPs and accelerate practical climate action. More here

COP30 Leaders' Summit to Take Place in Belém 6-7 November

The COP30 Presidency has announced that this year's high-level Leaders' Summit will take place on 6-7 November, 2025, in Belém. This is a departure from the usual practice of the Leaders' Summit taking place during the official COP dates. The Leaders' Summit will be preceded by a Local Leaders’ Forum on 3-5 November in Rio de Janeiro, with COP30 itself taking place from 10-21 November. Access the COP30 calendar here

HLCs, UNFCCC, COP30 Release Synthesis Report for Global Climate Action Agenda

Image credit: LinkedIn\Dan Ioschpe

The COP30 Presidency, COP29 and COP30 Climate High-Level Champions, and the UNFCCC have released a synthesis report that captures a diverse set of 67 inputs from over 120 countries, calling for stronger implementation of commitments, scaled and equitable climate finance, better metrics to align non-state action with national strategies, and inclusive stakeholder engagement to guide the new Action Agenda through 2030. This is part of the series of engagements and calls for inputs by the COP30 and COP29 High-Level Champions for inputs that will help shape the Global Climate Action Agenda (GCAA).  More here

Brasilia to Host Pre-COP 13-14 October

This year’s Pre-COP will take place in the Brazilian capital of Brasilia from 13-14 October, 2025. Pre-COP is part of series of meetings and engagements held before the actual COP to help set the scene for the COP itself. This year around 65 delegations from member countries of the UNFCCC have been invited to attend. The 2-day event will take place at the Brasil International Convention Center (CICB), Asa Sul. More here.

Logistical Information for COP30

If you are intending to attend COP30, we are pleased to provide you with links to answer some of the key logistical questions you may have: 
Accommodation: https://cop30.br/en/cop30-services/accommodation
Visa: For step-by-step information on how to get your visa, visit: https://cop30.br/en/cop30-services/visa
Catering and Food: https://cop30.br/en/cop30-services/catering-and-food

At UNGA80 President Lula Calls for Implementation of Climate Pledges

The President of Brazil (COP30 Presidency), Luiz Lula da Silva, has called for stronger global cooperation to better address climate challenges. Speaking at the opening of the 80th UN General Assembly, President Lula called for UN reforms, urging world leaders to step up action on climate change, directly linking it to hunger and inequality. President Lula stressed that taking action on climate change by supporting developing countries is a matter of justice and fairness.  More here

The World Gathers at New York Climate Week

Convened under the theme “Power On,” New York Climate Week took place from September 21 to 28, 2025, with a focus on scaling renewable energy, developing green infrastructure, and integrating climate solutions across industries and sectors. The week, which traditionally coincides with the UN General Assembly in New York, garnered corporate commitments and initiatives aimed at accelerating decarbonisation and enhancing climate resilience. More here

Rio Climate Action Week Ends with Strong Resolutions

Addis Ababa Hosts Climate Week Africa and Africa Climate Summit

2025 Action Agenda Granary of Solutions Launched

The 2025 Action Agenda Granary of Solutions has been launched. The launch was carried out by the COP29 and COP30 High-level Champions, Ms Nigar Arpadarai and Dan Ioschpe, at a flagship event during New York Climate Week. More here.

Baku Set to Host the World at Baku Climate Action Week

The second edition of the Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW2025) will begin on Monday 29 September, 2025, in Baku, Azerbaijan. The week will witness series of events across several venues within a five-day period which culminates on 3 October, 2025.  BCAW2025 will build on the momentum from COP29, London and Rio Climate Action Weeks, and the global Mutirao advocated by the COP30 Presidency, to deepen international cooperation and advance practical action and implementation in the region and internationally through new partnerships.

The programme will feature high-level policy dialogues on energy, finance, climate adaptation, SMEs and just transition; sectoral roundtables with industry, innovation leaders, and green entrepreneurs; youth-led sessions that bring fresh perspectives into climate governance and action; and new partnerships to support delivery of global and regional climate commitments, including on SMEs and Sustainable Fashion. For more information, visit www.bakuclimateactionweek.org

GLOBE & Partners Host Pre-COP30 Parliamentary Forum

The Pre-COP30 Parliamentary Forum, organised by GLOBE Legislators in partnership with Plataforma CIPÓ, Clima de Política, OPCC, and others, took place on August 27, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro during Rio Climate Action Week. It brought together parliamentarians and experts globally to strategise on strengthening national climate plans (NDCs 3.0), next-generation climate laws, and stronger legislative engagement with the COP30 Action Agenda. Key topics included discussions on the ICJ Climate Ruling, parliamentarians’ role as a constituency in the UNFCCC, and the launch of three reports: Parliamentary Engagement with NDCs 3.0; Parliamentary Guide on Climate Change (Portuguese Edition);  and Parliamentary Guide on Article 6 and Carbon Markets. The forum which received massive press within and outside Brazil re-affirmed the important role of Members of Parliament to the UNFCCC process in particular and climate action in general. More here.

Parliamentary Dialogue On Financing For Africa's Resilient and Green Development Takes Place in
Addis Ababa

A Parliamentary dialogue on how Members of Parliament can unlock climate finance for their countries and constituencies took  place on 8 September, 2025 during the Africa Climate Summit. The event entitled “Africa Climate Summit II Parliamentary Dialogue—Financing For Africa's Resilient and Green Development: Parliamentary Pathways" was the flagship parliamentary event at the Africa Climate Summit and provided an opportunity for African MPs to discuss pathways to attracting climate finance to Africa— a critical need for  sustainable development and climate action. 

Roundtable on Strengthening Climate Laws to Hold at BCAW

The Baku Climate Action Week organizing team in collaboration with GLOBE Legislators (UNFCCC Informal Parliamentary Group Focal Point) will be convening a “Roundtable on Strengthening Climate Laws and Institutions for Climate Resilience and Net Zero Transition” on 29 September, 2025, during Baku Climate Action Week (BCAW). The roundtable with focus on the role of climate laws and institutions in shaping the next generation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and in creating carbon markets to drive transition in the real economy, will feature opening remarks by Sadiq Gurbanov, Member of Parliament, Chair of the Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Ecology, Parliament of Azerbaijan;  Mr Mukhtar Babayev, Special Representative of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Climate Issues and President of COP29; and Ms Nigar Arpadarai, Member of Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and High-Level Champion for COP29. 

There will further be expert presentations on “Climate Change, Legislation, and Carbon Markets” moderated by Dr. Fariz Ismailzade, Member of Parliament of Azerbaijan, with panellists being Ms Malini Mehra, CEO, GLOBE Legislators; Senator Moses Kajwang, Parliament of Kenya; Baroness Helene Hayman, Peers for the Planet, UK House of Lords; and Mr Boleslav Matuszewski, Lawyer, ClientEarth. 

Parliamentary Network Reports

SADC PF Reiterates Nexus between climate action and SRHR

The South African Development Community’s Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has highlighted the role of the legislature in advancing climate justice at the 2025 Global Symposium on Climate Change and Impacted Populations which took place on 28-31 July, 2025, in Brasília, Brazil. The SADC PF stressed the need to integrate sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender equality and protection against SGBV into climate policymaking, urging parliamentarians to mobilize for evidence-based, inclusive lawmaking ahead of COP30. More here

A Call for COP30 Parliamentary Mutirão

Clima de Politica has called for improved collaboration amongst parliamentary networks, and MPs as the build-up to COP30 continues. The organisation has prepared a small publication which seeks to unite parliamentary initiatives under a "COP30 Parliamentary Mutirão" for COP30 and beyond.

Please make out time to read through and make your comments as we continue to build parliamentary consensus in the buildup to COP30.  Link here

UNGA80: MPs Meet to Discuss Finance for Adaptation and Loss and Damage

On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, the DanChurchAid, in collaboration with the Climate Vulnerable Forum’s Vulnerable 20 Group (CVF-V20), convened an important meeting of Members of Parliament. The dialogue with the theme “Unlocking Climate Prosperity: Innovative Financing for Adaptation and Loss and Damage” took place on 22 September, 2025. It brought together Members of Parliament from both the global north and south to share ideas on how to unlock finance to address the pressing issues of Loss and Damage, and adaptation to climate change.

Parliamentary Group Monthly Webinar—September

The September edition of the Parliamentary Group’s monthly “Parliamentarians@COP30” webinar took place on Wednesday, 25 September, 2025. The morning and afternoon sessions allowed members of parliamentary networks to discuss plans for COP30 and beyond.  The webinars serve as platforms for information sharing, planning and coordination by Members of Parliament, staff and parliamentary organisations for COP30 and related processes to inform and support parliamentary engagement. To register, please email <focalpoint@globelegislators.org>.

GLOBE tracks parliamentary engagements in the UNFCCC process on an ongoing basis. We would like to hear from you on your parliamentary engagement on climate change. Please contact  <focalpoint@globelegislators.org> We look forward to hearing from you with your news and views on how parliaments are impacting the climate agenda.

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Since 2021, GLOBE has served as the UNFCCC Focal Point for the Parliamentary Group, providing a range of services to help inform and organise the global parliamentary constituency. We seek to do the same for the other Rio Conventions and key international institutions and processes.  As a non-profit organisation our work relies on public support and donations. If you would like to support our work, kindly Donate using our Paypal account: the beneficiary is <secretariat@globelegislators.org>

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