The pre-COP discussions are taking place 13-14 October 2025 in Brasilia. This is seen as the last key diplomatic moment with the opportunity for negotiators to build consensus on key issues ahead of COP30 in Belém. This is also the moment that clear signals must be given on the shape of the outcomes package that the Brazilian Presidency expects to see at COP30.
Things to look out for:
- Clarity on the next steps for the Baku to Belém roadmap for climate finance.
- Clarity on what to expect from COP30 in terms of delivering on actions that protect progress on multilateral climate collaboration while closing the gaps on emissions, finance, adaptation, nature, and governance – providing a coherent framework to guide the coming decade of climate action. See links to publications below on COP30 Outcomes Package and NDCs next steps.
- Signs of unblocked divisions on key negotiation issues (the UAE Dialogue on energy transition, the Just Transition Work Programme, the Global Goal on Adaptation).
- Signals of credibility from the Global Stocktake (GST) implementation progress via the COP30 Presidency’s Action Agenda.
Adaptation finance in the spotlight
The Climate and Development Ministerial on 14 October sets the scene for the adaptation agenda as we go into COP (supported by E3G and IIED). The Ministerial will bring together climate and development ministers to address barriers that LDCs (less developed countries) and SIDS (small island developing states) face in accessing timely and affordable adaptation finance.
On the same day is the Presidency-led event on “Implementing the GST: Adaptation Finance” which must provide clear and credible signals of commitment to adaptation finance provision and to accelerate the goals of scaling adaptation finance from all sources and identifying key levers across different financial resources providers to strengthen delivery.
Constituencies invited to share views on the expected COP30 Outcomes
At the Civil Society Organisation (CSO) convening on 14-15 October, there will be a chance for facetime with the Brazilian Presidency and the opportunity to progress a convergence in perspectives on the endgame with a wider cohort of CSOs, including many Latin American CSOs.
Quotes
Cosima Cassel, Programme Lead, Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics, said:
“As the final meeting of Heads of Delegation and Ministers ahead of COP30 in Belém next month, the Pre-COP in Brasília offers the last opportunity to bridge divisions and set the stage for a meaningful COP30 outcome. Delegates must now make progress on finance, decarbonisation, resilience, nature, and governance, and rebuild the trust essential for success in Belém. With less than a month to go, it is all hands on deck to ensure COP30 restores confidence in multilateralism and charts a credible path for climate action this decade.”
Alden Meyer, Senior Associate, Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics, said:
“Next month’s COP30 climate summit must see the nations of the world deliver a forceful and effective response to the climate emergency that is threatening the health, prosperity, and well-being of their citizens. In turn, this week’s Pre-COP Ministerial meeting is the last opportunity before leaders and ministers gather in Belém for the incoming Brazilian Presidency to build support for the actions needed at COP30 to close the massive ambition gaps on adaptation, mitigation, and climate finance. The ministers and other senior officials attending the Pre-COP must work with the Presidency to narrow their differences on key negotiations issues and build the trust that will be essential to make COP30 a success.”
Gustavo Pinheiro, Senior Associate, Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics, said:
“The Pre-COP in Brasília is where the tone for Belém will be set. It’s the moment for the Brazilian Presidency to tie up the loose ends from Bonn with ministers and heads of delegation, and to turn technical tracks into political momentum ahead of the Leaders Summit. Across finance, adaptation, just transition, and the transition away from fossil fuels, delegates are looking for signals of convergence. The Climate and Development Ministerial must send an unmistakable message: that climate-compatible development is the path forward for this century. With just weeks to go, Brasília can set the course: steady, credible, and within reach of Belém.”
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Available for comment
E3G is hosting a number of private dialogues and convenings in Brasilia. The following are available for background briefings or comment.
In Brasilia:
Alden Meyer (EN), Senior Associate, (multilateral climate diplomacy, geopolitics, US federal & subnational policy) m: +1(202)-378-8619 | alden.meyer@e3g.org
Gustavo Pinheiro (EN, PT, ES), E3G Senior Associate, (COP30, G20 dynamics, BRICS) +55 (61) 98338 8586 | gustavo.pinheiro@e3g.org
Riya Amin (EN), Researcher, Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics, (adaptation, Climate & Development Ministerial) | Riya.Amin@e3g.org
Remotely:
Cosima Cassel (EN, SP, DE) Programme Lead Multilateral Venues, (Climate Diplomacy and Geopolitics, COP30) m: +49 (0) 160 339 0883 | Cosima.cassel@e3g.org
Other E3G experts across finance, energy, trade, resilience, governance and more, are closely following the proceedings from our offices, and are also available for background, quotes, and analysis. Please get in touch if you have questions on anything specific.
Relevant publications:
- What we must see from the COP30 Outcomes Package at https://www.e3g.org/news/precop-cop30-outcomes-package/
- The extended informal 30 September deadline for countries to submit new and improved NDCs with targets for 2035 has passed, offering a moment to reflect. We explore what can be learned in https://www.e3g.org/news/what-to-learn-from-delay-ndcs/
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