Overview
- A two-day leaders’ meeting begins ahead of the Nov. 10–21 talks, with the heads of the three biggest emitters absent and China represented by Deputy Prime Minister Ding Xuexiang.
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to unveil the Tropical Forests Forever Fund, described as a permanent trust designed to leverage private capital for rainforest protection.
- With no senior federal delegation from Washington, California Governor Gavin Newsom will attend with a high-profile state team to showcase subnational climate action.
- Business and finance leaders are convening in São Paulo rather than traveling to Belém, reflecting logistical hurdles in the host city and a deliberate focus on dealmaking forums.
- UN assessments report late and inadequate national targets for 2035, underscoring the gap between current pledges and the 1.5°C pathway.