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#5 point summary of Day 1
#1 New Leadership: COP30 officially started in Brazil! The previous president from Azerbaijan handed over to Brazil’s André Corrêa do Lago, who said this will be the “COP of action and truth.” #2 Money Matters: Countries are still debating climate finance. Developing nations want grants (free money) instead of loans so they don’t get into debt. Rich countries are expected to pay what they promised. #3 Work Together: The UN climate chief reminded everyone that the fight is against climate change, not each other. Emissions are slowing, but we need to do much more to keep global warming below 1.5°C. #4 Indigenous Voices: Brazil promised the biggest Indigenous presence ever at COP. Indigenous leaders say protecting their land is key to saving forests and fighting climate change. #5 Big Challenge Ahead: Day 1 was full of energy and hope, but the hard work starts now; turning promises into real action over the next two weeks.
#5 point summary of Day 2
#1 Everyone Agrees on Teamwork: Countries said we must keep working together and base decisions on science to fight climate change. #2 Different Priorities: Rich countries want bigger cuts in greenhouse gases. Poorer countries want more money and technology to adapt to climate change, especially for urgent needs like floods and droughts. #3 New Fund Launched: A fund to help countries recover from climate disasters is now open, but it’s much smaller than what’s really needed. #4 Indigenous Voices Speak Up: Indigenous leaders asked for respect for their land and an end to harmful mining. Some even protested to make their voices heard. #5 Faith Groups Join In: Catholic leaders called for debt cancellation for poor countries and warned against “false solutions” like carbon markets. They said the poorest must not be forgotten.
#5 point summary of Day 3
#1 Important Talks Behind Closed Doors: Countries had constructive discussions on big topics like adapting to climate change, fair job transitions, technology sharing, and climate finance. #2 Tough Issues Being Debated: Four tricky matters are still under discussion; how rich countries fund poorer ones, trade rules, climate action reports, and transparency. Brazil is creating a “safe space” for cooperation. #3 Indigenous Action on the Amazon: Indigenous activists paddled down the Amazon River to start the “People’s Summit,” showing their commitment to protecting nature and making their voices heard. #4 Lots of Young People Involved: Young people are participating in huge numbers because climate change affects their future. Civil society groups and the Church are also active in side events. #5 A Mix of Serious and Festive: COP30 feels like a mix of a car show, carnival, and a big meeting; full of ideas, protests, and energy, but real progress depends on turning talks into action.
#5 point summary of Day 4
#1 Big Disagreement on Adaptation: Countries are arguing about how to measure progress on adapting to climate change. Some want to wait two years because they need more money to make changes. #2 Roadmap to Stop Using Fossil Fuels: Brazil is leading talks to move away from coal, oil, and gas. More countries are starting to support this idea. #3 Climate and Health: Leaders discussed how climate change makes people sick, through heatwaves, dirty air, and diseases. A new plan called the Belém Action Plan will help monitor and fund health solutions. #4 Big Donation for Health: 35 charities promised $300 million to fight health problems caused by climate change. #5 Voices for Justice and Inclusion: Events focused on how courts can help with climate issues, and Indigenous groups kept asking for a bigger role in decisions
#5 point summary of Day 5
#1 Big Progress on Climate Plans: 115 countries have now shared their plans to move away from fossil fuels. Leaders say the shift to clean energy can’t be stopped. #2 New Green Pledges: The Belém Pledge on sustainable fuels started with 23 countries, and the Belém Declaration on green industries got 30 countries to join. These will help share technology and support poorer nations. #3 Energy Talks: Countries discussed how to replace fossil fuels with clean energy and build better electricity grids and storage. #4 Fair Use of Minerals: Leaders talked about how to mine important minerals for clean energy in a fair and eco-friendly way. #5 Money and Voices: A huge $1.3 trillion per year is needed for climate action by 2035, and experts say it’s possible. Indigenous groups protested again and met with Brazilian ministers to make sure their voices are heard.
#5 point summary of Day 6
#1 Big Climate March: About 70,000 people marched through Belém asking leaders to take real action on climate change, this included Jesuit representatives. #2 Important Agreements: COP30 leaders agreed on 15 key topics like money for adaptation, fair job changes (Just Transition), and how to decide on climate finance. #3 Roadmaps for Change: Talks continued on two big plans, one for $1.3 trillion a year for climate finance and another for moving away from fossil fuels. #4 Next Steps: Leaders will share ideas on four tricky issues: climate money, trade rules, cutting emissions, and reporting progress. #5 Activists Speak Out: Some countries still refuse to give enough money or cut fossil fuels. The UN climate chief said, “Give a little so you can get a lot.”
#5 point summary of Day 7
#1 Important Visitors Arrive: Environment and climate ministers from all over the world came to Brazil to share what their countries are doing to fight climate change. #2 Money and Technology Requests: Poorer countries said they need more money and technology from richer countries to make changes. Small islands asked for quick action to stop cutting down forests and using fossil fuels. #3 Special Message from the Pope: Pope Leo XIV sent a video asking leaders to take stronger action for the planet. #4 New Way of Talking: Countries switched from formal speeches to group discussions using an Indigenous idea called “Mutirão,” which means working together as a team. #5 Big Goal for the Week: Leaders want to agree on connected issues by Wednesday and finish other decisions by Friday.
#5 point summary of Day 8
#1 New Proposal for Action: Leaders shared a draft plan called the “Mutirão” to tackle big issues like cutting emissions, climate plans, money, and trade. #2 Big Debate on Fossil Fuels: Countries argued about how fast to stop using coal, oil, and gas. Over 80 countries want every nation to make a fair plan to move away from fossil fuels. #3 Hopeful News: A five-year “Action Agenda” showed progress on protecting forests, oceans, and Indigenous lands, even if not all countries agree. #4 Group Talks Continue: Countries explained their priorities and worked together in group discussions instead of formal speeches to find common ground. #5 Fairness and Education: Leaders stressed justice for women and girls, fair ways to cut carbon, and teaching people to care for nature.
#5 point summary of Day 9
#1 Still No Agreement: Countries are still arguing about money and how fast to stop using fossil fuels. Leaders say rich countries must give more money and technology to help poorer ones. #2 President Lula Steps In: Brazil’s president met with many countries to try to solve disagreements. He said each country should phase out fossil fuels at its own pace. #3 Gender Plan Stuck: A plan to make climate action fair for everyone was delayed because countries couldn’t agree on what “gender” means. #4 Next COP Location Decided: COP31 will be in Antalya, Turkey, but Australia will lead it. Pacific islands were disappointed because they wanted it in Australia. #5 Some Progress: Talks on forests and adaptation slowed, but there was movement on a roadmap for clean energy. The EU made a proposal to help with the transition.
#5 point summary of Day 10
#1 Fire Disrupts Talks: A fire broke out in the Blue Zone where official climate talks happen. Everyone had to leave, and some people were treated for smoke inhalation. The fire was quickly controlled, but the day’s plans were delayed. #2 Big Debate on Fossil Fuels: A new draft agreement left out a plan to move away from fossil fuels. At least 29 countries said they won’t agree unless this roadmap is included. #3 Small Islands Speak Up: Countries from small islands and the poorest nations asked richer countries for more money to help adapt to climate change. They warned that coral reefs are dying and some islands could sink as seas rise. #4 Still Lots of Disagreements: Negotiators are arguing about how to make the transition fair for workers, how to measure progress on adaptation, and how to include gender equality in climate plans. #5 Call for Compromise: The UN Secretary-General urged everyone to work together and warned that talks might need extra time to reach a deal.
#5 point summary of Day 11
#1 New Climate Plan Released: A new version of the COP30 decision came out early in the morning. It asks countries to triple money for climate adaptation by 2030 but does not mention stopping fossil fuels or deforestation. #2 Big Ideas in the Plan: The plan includes a “Belém Mission to 1.5°C,” a voluntary “implementation accelerator,” talks on trade, and a two-year program on climate finance. #3 Countries Disagree on Fossil Fuels: Rich countries don’t want to give enough money, and fossil fuel producers don’t want to stop drilling. A group led by Colombia demanded a clear roadmap to phase out fossil fuels fairly and quickly. #4 New Conference Announced: Colombia and the Netherlands will host the first global meeting on moving away from fossil fuels in April 2026. #5 Voices for Climate Justice: Religious groups joined the call for urgent action. The COP30 President asked everyone to cooperate, but talks went late into the night.
The Jesuits for Climate Justice campaign held an official press conference in the COP30 Blue Zone to present the following calls and share reflections from our delegation.
3 Urgent Calls
1. To secure a mechanism in the Just Transition Work Programme to deliver predictable support and grant-based and non-debt-making financial instruments to developing countries rather than more fragmented initiatives. 2. To establish a clear path for strengthening, implementing, and transparent operation of the Loss and Damage Fund, ensuring that poor and developing nations and countries use the resources. 3. To ensure reform of the Global Financial Architecture, mandating climate-related debt cancellation.
#5 point summary of Day 12
#1 Talks Went Into Saturday: Negotiators couldn’t agree on Friday, so COP30 continued into Saturday. Everyone was tired, and tensions showed. #2 Disagreement in the Meeting: Some countries, like Panama and Colombia, were upset they weren’t allowed to speak during a vote. The session paused for an hour, and the COP30 President apologized. #3 Fossil Fuel Debate Still Hot: Many countries wanted a clear promise to move away from fossil fuels, but the final decision didn’t include it. This caused anger and arguments. #5 What Was Agreed: By Saturday evening, countries agreed to: - Strengthen plans to cut emissions - Triple money for climate adaptation - Create a system for a “just transition” - Track progress on adaptation Future Promises Brazil promised to make roadmaps for moving away from fossil fuels and protecting forests. Talks ended 27 hours late!
"Let us be clear: the 1.5°C limit is a red line for humanity. It must be kept within reach... Stand with science. Stand for justice. Stand for future generations."
~ UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Hope into Action
Together, as communities of faith, we can amplify the call for:
Debt cancellation for poor countries.
Strengthening the Loss and Damage Fund to support those most affected by the climate crisis.
A just energy transition that respects human rights and prioritizes sustainable livelihoods.
Promotion of food sovereignty through agroecological practices.
"In the fight against climate change, it’s time for more shovels in the ground.
To move from pledges to projects. Pledges inspire HOPE - but projects deliver results."
Simon Stiell, United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary
5 November 2025
The Red Cross described it as a "disaster of unprecedented catastrophe".
The recent devastating Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean shows how urgent it is to work to counter climate chaos. Researchers at Imperial College, London, suggest that the ferocity of this storm was made four times more likely by the increases in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Jesuit Missions Project: Madagascar
Representatives from our partners, the Centre Arrupe Madagascar, are taking part in the COP climate talks. They live and work in one of the most at-risk countries on the planet when it comes to climate change and its effects, and they see the conference as a great opportunity to raise awareness of this.
Madagascar is among the most climate vulnerable countries in the world
How has climate change impacted Madagascar?
In the North, Cyclone Batsirai, for example, and other extreme weather events have repeatedly devastated homes, crops, and livelihoods. In the South, especially in the regions of Androy, Anosy, and Atsimo-Andrefana, prolonged droughts and desertification continue to cause hunger, water scarcity, and displacement. In the East (Atsinanana) and West (Menabe), locust invasions have become increasingly frequent, destroying crops and threatening food security. In the capital, Antananarivo, the national electricity company struggles with reduced rainfall, which affects hydropower production and leads to recurrent power shortages.
What do we want to see by the end of COP30?
Strong participation and unity among delegates from developing countries, along with genuine engagement from developed nations, especially those committed to climate justice, resilience building, and the promotion of both mitigation and adaptation measures.
Tangible progress, including the simplification of procedures for accessing climate funds, so that vulnerable nations such as Madagascar can take more effective actions against climate change.
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