Special Envoys voice support for COP30 Presidency, urge progress on Paris Agreement

Letter highlights a “triple gap” in climate finance, adaptation, and mitigation that must be addressed at the conference, and warns of the growing threat of climate disinformation

In a letter released during the Belém Climate Summit, Special Envoys for strategic regions expressed their support for the COP30 Presidency and for all leaders committed to advancing climate action in Belém. The document acknowledges the progress achieved through the Paris Agreement and the Dubai Consensus, while underscoring the need for further advances “in light of the Global Stocktake” and warning of the growing challenge posed by climate disinformation.

The text calls for unity and concrete action to bridge the “triple gap” between climate finance, adaptation, and mitigation. These bottlenecks, it emphasizes, cannot be resolved solely through revisions to Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), but require tangible policy measures. The Baku to Belém Roadmap is highlighted as a vehicle for developing innovative solutions to unlock large-scale investments while reducing financing costs.

In addressing the spread of climate disinformation, the Special Envoys underline the need for coordinated responses, collective strategies, and reinforced regulatory frameworks.

The letter was signed by Special Envoys Adnan Z. Amin (Middle East), Arunabha Ghosh (South Asia), Carlos Lopes (Africa), Jacinda Ardern (Oceania), Jonathan Pershing (North America), Laurence Tubiana (Europe), and Patricia Espinosa (Latin America and the Caribbean).