World leaders unite at Belém Climate Summit ahead of COP30, calling for urgent green transition

As the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, approaches, hundreds of world leaders and international representatives gathered for the Belém Climate Summit to discuss urgent challenges and commitments in tackling climate change. The meeting aimed to lay the groundwork for the official COP30 negotiations.

Leaders from China, Brazil, France, and Prince William, the Prince of Wales, all voiced a united message — the world can no longer wait. They agreed that transitioning to a green energy and sustainable economy is no longer a choice but a necessity for humanity’s survival.

China’s “Beautiful China” vision

Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of the People’s Republic of China and special envoy of President Xi Jinping, stated that China had achieved significant milestones toward its 2030 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and is accelerating its efforts to meet its 2035 goals. This includes expanding wind and solar energy production and increasing forest coverage across the country.

“China is a nation that keeps its promises. We are accelerating the green transition across all sectors of our economy and society, aiming to achieve peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality. This transition will not only protect the environment but also create new drivers for China’s sustainable economic growth,” Ding said.