In a significant move underscoring Brazil’s commitment to environmental leadership, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is set to appoint Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago as the president of the 2025 COP30 global climate summit.

Scheduled to take place in November 2025 in Belém, Pará—a city nestled in the heart of the Amazon rainforest—COP30 will mark the first time this pivotal conference is hosted in an Amazonian locale.

Ambassador Corrêa do Lago brings a wealth of experience to this role, having been central to Brazil’s climate negotiations since 2001. His extensive background in climate diplomacy and sustainable development positions him as an ideal facilitator for the summit’s critical discussions.

President Lula’s decision to host COP30 in the Amazon aligns with his broader environmental agenda, including a pledge to end deforestation in the region. By selecting Belém as the venue and appointing a seasoned climate diplomat as COP30 president, Brazil is poised to play a leading role in global efforts to combat climate change