The UN’s 30th Climate Change Conference (COP30) has opened in Belém, Brazil. The setting underscores the urgency of protecting global forests and, for Canada it represents a moment to demonstrate that climate leadership can match ambition with action.
Led by Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin, Canada is emphasizing that climate action is an opportunity for economic growth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.
Canada’s climate record continues to face criticism over fossil-fuel subsidies and uncertainty about whether current policies will achieve national emissions targets. Delivering on its promises will be critical to maintaining credibility on the world stage. Since 2015, Canada has pledged $8.7 billion in climate finance to help vulnerable nations adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Yet, with developing countries increasingly calling for greater financial support from wealthier nations, pressure is mounting for Canada to scale up its contributions.
COP30 is a chance translate climate commitments into real world impact.
