Bonn, Germany — June 2025 — The International Climate Conference in Bonn served as a key preparatory step for COP30 and discussions on new commitments. Participants underscored the need for urgent action ahead of COP30, which will take place November 6–7 in Belém, Brazil. The focus is on climate finance, a just transition away from fossil fuels, and the protection of ecosystems.
Disagreements between developed and developing nations were a key theme, with the former proposing $250 billion annually by 2035, while the latter are pushing for $1.3 trillion. Brazil requested $300 billion, with a view to increasing this to $390 billion. These financial gaps reflect different priorities and capacities of countries, complicating the development of a unified global action plan to combat climate change.
The issue of deforestation also sparked debate. Despite the goal of ending deforestation by 2030, progress remains limited. Plans to build a highway through protected Amazon areas have drawn criticism.
Marina Silva, Brazil's Environment Minister, and COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago emphasized the importance of global cooperation and concrete steps. The Bonn conference outlined expectations for COP30 as a turning point in the implementation of the Paris Agreement.
The Bonn conference emphasized the need for increased ambition and concrete actions to address the climate crisis. The focus remains on bridging the gap between developed and developing nations, ensuring a just energy transition, and protecting vital ecosystems.