Brazil delivers a carbon-neutral COP30, with 130 thousand tonnes of CO₂ offset and certified
The UN-certified compensation ensures that all conference emissions were neutralized, establishing COP30 as a global reference in sustainability and technical rigor
The Government of Brazil, together with CAIXA, carried out the compensation of 130 thousand tonnes of CO₂ generated by the activities of the Thirtieth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), held in Belém, Pará. The compensation was recognized by the United Nations through the Voluntary Cancellation Certificate, issued on 12 November 2025.
For the COP30 Extraordinary Secretary, Valter Correia, the neutralization of emissions has been a central commitment of the Brazilian government since the beginning of the event’s preparation. “The compensation of more than 130 thousand tonnes of CO₂, with United Nations international certification, demonstrates that Brazil is delivering a conference that meets the urgency of the climate crisis and is aligned with global best practices. It is the COP of the Amazon, of Brazil, and of concrete action,” he stated.
The certificate confirms the voluntary cancellation of 130,000 carbon credits (CERs – Certified Emission Reductions) from the project “CDM Project 6573: Caixa Econômica Federal Solid Waste Management and Carbon Finance Project,” registered under the United Nations Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). Each credit corresponds to one tonne of CO₂ equivalent removed from or prevented from entering the atmosphere.
The initiative ensures that all emissions related to the operation of the Conference, including internal transport, energy use, cooling systems, logistics, and other activities, were neutralized in accordance with international sustainability best practices for major multilateral events. This was ratified through a duly audited emissions inventory that accounts for the volume of greenhouse gases emitted.
The cancellation process was carried out by CAIXA, the coordinating entity of the program, in accordance with the official procedures of the CDM Registry, guaranteeing full traceability and transparency. The certificate covers the entire range of cancelled units, from BR-5-162465153-2-2-0-6573 to BR-5-162595152-2-2-0-6573.
The event’s emissions inventory exceeded 100 percent neutralization due to the voluntary compensations made by participants who contributed spontaneously to the event’s neutrality.
Through this action, Brazil reinforces its commitment to delivering a sustainable COP, aligned with global objectives for climate mitigation and emission reduction. It represents yet another milestone of the COP of the Amazon, which brings together diverse representation, environmental responsibility, and innovation in impact management.