Various milestones will mark global climate action on the horizon of 2025, a decade after the signing of the Paris Agreement. Countries are expected to present more ambitious plans to reduce emissions and combat climate change within a timeline that is about to run out. The renewal of national climate proposals is crucial for limiting global warming and ensuring a sustainable future.
The United Nations Conference on Biodiversity (COP16), which was suspended in November 2024 in Cali (Colombia), will resume in February 2025 in Rome (Italy). The main objective is to agree on a global biodiversity financing mechanism and review progress to protect at least 30% of biodiversity by 2030, involving non-state actors such as youth, women, indigenous peoples, civil society, and the private sector.
Under the slogan 'Accelerate action and mobilize all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean,' Nice (France) will host the United Nations Conference on Oceans in June. The conference aims to preserve marine ecosystems and seek new forms of ocean economy so that developing countries can adapt to rising sea levels.
In September, New York's Climate Week will bring together international leaders from governments, businesses, and civil society to drive global climate action. For the first time, the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30) will be held in the Amazon, specifically in Belém (Brazil). More ambitious climate commitments, emission reduction targets, and financing for developing countries will be sought.
Finally, the United Nations Assembly on the Environment will take place in December in Nairobi (Kenya) under the slogan 'Promote sustainable solutions for a resilient planet,' addressing issues such as the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, pollution, environmental justice, and social equity. These events are crucial to addressing the climate emergency and seeking sustainable solutions for a safer future.