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Paulo Artaxo, Centro de Estudos Amazônia Sustentável, Universidade de São Paulo (USP)

Far beyond the climate crisis: COP30 must seek to build a new model of civilisation

The leaders' general plenary session, which marked the opening of COP 30. Alex Ferro/COP 30, CC BY-NC-ND

Since 6 November 2025, Belém has become the centre of attention for the entire planet for two weeks. COP 30 is bringing together a record number of delegations, dozens of heads of state and intense public participation. President Lula transferred the government to the capital of Pará, symbolising Brazil’s commitment to the Amazon and the future of the global climate.

In the three zones of the conference — Blue, Green and Yellow (the latter dedicated to parallel activities and the mobilisation of society) — the debates are intense. But what is at stake goes far beyond the climate crisis: it is about building a new model of civilisation, capable of meeting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensuring a dignified future for the next generations.

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