Senators travel to Belém to monitor COP30 preparations

By Fabyo Cruz – From Cenarium*

BELÉM (PA) – Senators from the Temporary Subcommittee for Monitoring COP30 Preparations (CMACOP30) will arrive in Belém on June 5 and 6 for an external mission to supervise and assess progress in the organization of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), scheduled to take place from November 10 to 21 in the capital of Pará.

The visit was confirmed following the approval of Request 1/2025 on Tuesday, the 27th, submitted by Senator Leila Barros (PDT-DF), chair of the subcommittee. The group was established under the Environment Committee (CMA) at the beginning of May and will operate for 300 days. Senator Beto Faro (PT-PA) from Pará is the rapporteur, and the vice-chair is Senator Augusta Brito (PT-CE).

“It is essential that the subcommittee, as a body specifically monitoring this issue, also formally take part in this mission, in order to rationalize and enhance the role of oversight, institutional coordination, and technical analysis of the ongoing actions,” Leila stated in the approved request.

According to the senator, the delegation’s trip contributes to a more integrated and qualified approach by the Senate in the COP30 preparation process, reinforcing the Chamber’s commitment to transparency, oversight, and the construction of a successful event. The visit also complements the CMA’s work in monitoring the climate agenda.

Public Hearing

In addition to the trip to Belém, the subcommittee approved the organization of a public hearing to deepen the debate on the conference preparations. Request 2/2025, also presented by Leila Barros, does not yet have a scheduled date for the discussion, but it plans to gather input from specialists and representatives from different levels of government.

“The public hearing will aim to contribute to the Senate’s proactive and qualified monitoring of COP30 preparations, promoting dialogue among the branches of the Republic and strengthening the role of Parliament as a forum for listening and democratic construction of public policies,” justified the senator.

Work Plan

In the same meeting, senators approved CMACOP30’s work plan, drafted by Beto Faro. The document outlines coordinated actions with the federal, state, and municipal governments, as well as partnerships with international institutions and civil society organizations.

Among the strategic pillars of the plan are:

• Supporting the Belém City Hall and the Pará state government in identifying and resolving logistical and structural bottlenecks for COP30;
• Assisting the federal government in seeking climate finance alternatives aligned with the parameters of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC);
• Establishing dialogue with subnational governments of other countries, especially the United States, to encourage support for climate finance efforts;
• Expanding the participation of Indigenous peoples, traditional communities, small farmers, and other groups vital to Amazon conservation in the conference discussions;
• Proposing adjustments to Brazil’s socio-environmental legislation in line with the challenges posed by global warming.

For Beto Faro, the selection of the Amazon as the host of the conference represents international recognition of the biome’s strategic importance in stabilizing the global climate and Brazil’s new leadership role in environmental issues. “The UN’s decision to hold this COP in Brazil and in the Amazon reflects the recognition of the Brazilian government’s regained international leadership on climate and environmental matters,” the senator emphasized.

Edited by Adrisa De Góes
Translated from Portuguese by Gustô Alves
(*) With information from Agência Senado