Overview

• Lula cast the gathering as a "COP of truth" meant to showcase the Amazon and the people of Pará.
• He said he sent letters inviting President Donald Trump, China’s Xi Jinping and Argentina’s Javier Milei to attend.
• He pressed Trump, Xi and France’s Emmanuel Macron to pledge financing to keep forests standing.
• Fewer than half of potential participating countries have guaranteed lodging, even as 87 have confirmed attendance.
• The COP30 president said infrastructure works are practically concluded and lodging support is advancing, while Brazil contracted two cruise ships and pledged accommodations for African delegations.