UN COP30 publishes draft Belem Political Package; negotiations on climate change enter last phase

BELEM (BRAZIL): (Nov 19) The final phase of negotiations at the UN COP30 Climate Summit began on Tuesday with the release of the draft Belem Political Package, which is expected to guide the next steps in global climate action.

COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago, in a letter to all countries, urged them to work “side by side, in task-force mode” to finalise the package swiftly, fairly and with care for all.

The draft texts are expected to be adopted on Wednesday after deliberations.