Federal Government ensures ideal conditions for COP30 in the AMAZÔNIA

The Brasilian delegation reaffirmed to the UNFCCC Bureau its commitment to providing logistics, infrastructure, and security. It underscored the solutions that have already been implemented and the ongoing dialogue with the UNFCCC

The Federal Government, in coordination with the Government of Pará, reaffirmed today, in a meeting with the Bureau of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)—the internal governance body that supports the Conferences of the Parties (COPs)—that all logistical, infrastructural, and security conditions are guaranteed for COP30.

Brasil confirmed that Belém has sufficient accommodation capacity for COP30, offering a total of 53,000 beds, which exceeds the estimated 50,000 participants expected at the event.

This infrastructure includes hotels of different categories, registered and regulated private properties, two large international cruise ships (operated by MSC Seaview and Costa Diadema), and accommodations specifically for Indigenous peoples, youth, and civil society, ensuring diversity, accessibility, and predictability for all delegations and audience profiles.

The federal government established a dedicated task force comprising the PCOP (COP30 Presidency), the SECOP (Special Secretariat for COP30), the Ministry of Tourism (Ministério do Turismo), and the government of the state of Pará to provide personalized support to each delegation. This direct channel was designed to quickly resolve issues related to accommodations, transportation, health, and other operational needs. This initiative reaffirms Brasil’s commitment to hospitality, predictability, and rapid responses, ensuring full support for the delegations throughout COP30.

The Minister of the Office of the Chief Staff (Casa Civil), Rui Costa, stressed the federal government’s leadership in coordinating the event: "COP30 is a government priority. We are collaborating with the government of Pará and the city of Belém to ensure every detail, from accommodations to transportation and health and security, is planned and executed responsibly. Hosting the conference in the Amazônia symbolizes Brasil’s leadership and calls on the world to recognize the forest as part of the climate solution."

Governor of Pará, Helder Barbalho, highlighted the state’s efforts in monitoring prices and logistical solutions: "We are mobilizing a task force that includes the Public Defender’s Office, Procon, the Public Ministry, the State Attorney General’s Office of Pará, the National Consumer Secretariat, and the Civil Police to prevent abusive lodging practices. The goal is to provide peace of mind to visitors in Belém and ensure the conference is conducted with organization and fairness. We knew the logistical challenge of hosting COP30 in the Amazônia, but this choice is symbolic and strategic: it demonstrates Brasil’s central role in forest preservation and climate leadership."

COP30 President, Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, emphasized that Brasil presented integrated solutions to the Bureau: "The creation of a SECOP task force, together with the Ministries of Tourism and Environment and Climate Change, and the COP Presidency, will directly assist delegations, starting with LDCs and SIDS, ensuring countries can secure the accommodations they need. For COP30 to be remembered as the most inclusive COP, we must ensure the participation of all UNFCCC member countries. After securing accommodations for these two groups, the task force will assist the remaining delegations.”

Mr. Valter Correia, COP30 Special Secretary, added that the government responded fully to the 48 questions submitted by the Bureau. The responses covered accommodation, transportation, health, security, and logistics. "We are doing everything in the best possible way, with transparency and ongoing dialogue. A set of tangible measures guarantees optimal conditions for the conference."

Topics Requested by the UNFCCC Bureau from the Brazilian Government in Today’s Meeting:

1. Reduction in accommodation costs for LDCs and SIDS (least developed countries and small island developing states) to USD 100

• Brasil reaffirmed its commitment to providing inclusive conditions for least developed countries (LDC) and small island developing states (SIDS) delegations. In line with practices adopted in previous conferences of the parties (COPs), Brasil offered 15 single rooms ranging from USD100–200.

• Brasil supported the Bureau's request for the UNFCCC Secretariat to review the daily subsistence allowance (DSA) ceiling for Belém, which is currently set at USD 144. Brasil advocated for values comparable to those of other Brazilian cities, such as Rio de Janeiro (USD 229), São Paulo (USD 234), and Paraty (USD 435).

2. Accommodation costs are lower for developing and developed countries, ranging from USD 400–500

• The Brazilian government emphasized its significant investment to host COP30 in the Amazônia, ensuring adequate infrastructure, logistics, and inclusive lodging.

• Ten single rooms are available for developed countries and other delegations in the range of USD 200–600, ensuring price diversity and predictability.

• It would not be justifiable for Brazilian society to expand subsidies for delegations from countries with an income equal to or higher than Brasil's. The focus remains on including lower-income countries.

3. Reduce the minimum reservation period from 15 days

• The minimum reservation period will be made more flexible. The official package will now require a minimum of 10 days.

• This measure directly responds to the demands of delegations and increases the flexibility of stays.

4. Launch a proactive communication plan that encourages participants to manage their delegation sizes

• Each country and the UNFCCC Secretariat are responsible for managing delegation size.

• The Brazilian government is working to ensure the necessary infrastructure to fully host all registered participants.

5. Accommodation offerings will be expanded via the Bnetwork platform

• The number of lodgings available on the official Bnetwork platform continues to grow.

• New options are added weekly.

• Currently, more than 2,600 rooms are available for up to USD 600, in addition to the 2,500 rooms already guaranteed for country delegations.

• Additional negotiations are underway, including the use of schools adapted by the Government of Pará to operate as hostels. This will expand the options available to different delegation profiles.

6. Transportation and lodging are being arranged for ship guests in case negotiations are extended after November 22

• A transition plan ensures that delegations who stay on ships will be accommodated

• Departure from the vessels on November 22 will be organized to avoid interference with the final negotiations.

• Alternatives in hotels and private properties will be available if the event is extended.

7. Delegations Support Center

• The Federal Government established a task force dedicated to delegations support.

• This direct channel allows for the resolution of issues related to accommodation, transportation, health, and more.

• This measure ensures predictability, hospitality, and a quick response to any needs during COP30.