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White House Confirms No Senior U.S. Delegation to COP30 in Brazil

The federal pullback shifts U.S. presence at the UN climate summit to leaders from states, cities, plus the America Is All In coalition.

Die Weltklimakonferenz findet  vom 10. bis 21. November im brasilianischen Bélem statt.

Overview

  • A White House spokesperson said President Trump will engage foreign leaders on energy directly through bilateral outreach, citing trade and peace agreements focused on energy partnerships.
  • The administration has withdrawn the United States from the Paris Agreement and is prioritizing expanded oil and gas development.
  • More than 100 subnational representatives plan to attend COP30 in Belém, including governors and mayors aiming to uphold existing climate pledges.
  • America Is All In says its network represents about two-thirds of the U.S. population, roughly three-quarters of GDP, and over half of national emissions.
  • COP30 runs November 10–21 in Belém, Brazil, with the United States identified as the world’s second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases.