Overview

• Officials say only about half of countries have submitted new NDCs, with presidency figures citing 62 filed to date, 101 pledges to deliver, and UN expectations of up to 125 by year-end.
• Key emitters remain outstanding, with the EU still finalizing a submission expected around October 24 as China moves to present and India, Mexico and the United States have yet to file.
• Participation is robust, with the federal government reporting 162 delegations confirmed and Pará’s governor citing 168 delegations and 50 heads of state slated to attend.
• A 25‑member UNFCCC team is now in Belém overseeing structures, security, mobility, health and accreditation, and a pre‑COP in Brasília on October 13–14 will work to align positions.
• COP30’s agenda is geared to finance and implementation, featuring a pathway toward mobilizing $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 and a proposed Tropical Forests Fund that may not be operational pending certification.