Brazil Senate Backs Temporary Shift of Capital to Belém for COP30
The bill now awaits President Lula’s sign-off and executive rules to enable federal operations in the Amazon host city.
Overview
- The measure authorizes the Executive, Legislative and Judiciary to operate from Belém during the conference, with presidential and ministerial acts recorded as issued there.
- Authored by deputy Duda Salabert and reported by senator Jader Barbalho, the proposal is framed as elevating the Amazon’s role in global climate talks.
- The text requires executive regulation to define administrative, operational and logistical procedures for the temporary transfer.
- Reports differ on the exact COP30 dates in Belém, with coverage citing either November 10–21 or 11–21, 2025.
- Supporters highlight diplomatic and local development benefits, while some senators objected over costs and questioned the practical value of the move.