Over 1,900 residents of Belém to be trained as COP30 volunteers

The COP30 Volunteer Program increases social participation in organizing the event, strengthens local leadership, and establishes a lasting legacy for the city. Training begins on June 17

With information from the Government of Pará

The list of pre-selected candidates for the COP30 Volunteer Program has been published. A total of 1,949 applicants were selected for the mandatory training phase, which is scheduled to begin on June 17.

The list of pre-selected candidates, which is part of a partnership between the federal government and the government of Pará, is available on the program's official website. Selected candidates must register immediately on the learning platform that will be used to deliver training throughout the process. Access is available via this link.

Candidates who did not submit proof of English proficiency will be scheduled for a virtual interview to assess their language skills. Instructions regarding the date, time, and access link will be sent via email. Any pending documentation issues will also be communicated individually.

Victor Dias, the Secretary of Science, Technology, and Higher, Professional, and Technological Education (Sectet) for the government of Pará, emphasized the importance of this event for the volunteers. "This is a unique opportunity to observe one of the most important events on the global climate agenda firsthand. Each pre-selected volunteer will undergo training through a collaboration between the state and federal governments and the UN. This training will prepare them to play a leading role at COP30 and contribute to the event’s success in Belém,” Dias said.

According to Flavia Castelhano, project director at the Special Secretariat for COP30 (SECOP) in the Office of the Chief of Staff (Casa Civil) at the Presidency of the Republic, the volunteer program will foster the development of young community leaders while enhancing participants' personal and professional skills. "The program can strengthen community engagement, especially among young people. It can help build a more participatory, aware, and resilient society," said Castelhano.

Through volunteering, Belém residents will join a growing network of action across various territories as part of the conference in Brasil. COP30 volunteering is a new link in this chain — a coordinated effort connecting riverine communities that use agroecology for sustainable forest development, youth who bring clean energy to remote areas, and women in underserved neighborhoods who teach urban sustainability. These are just a few of the many initiatives rooted in the everyday realities of Brasil and the Amazon.

For questions or further information, please contact the program team via email at: voluntarioscop30@sectet.pa.gov.br

English version: Trad. Bárbara Menezes
Proofreading by Enrique Villamil.