The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) will be held in Belém, Pará, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025. This summit will bring together over 190 countries to accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement and address pressing climate challenges. Under the presidency of Brazil, COP30 aims to connect negotiations with real-world climate impact, ensuring that lived experiences translate into urgent climate action.
COP30 President, Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, has emphasized that accelerating adaptation to climate change will be a key focus of the conference. Speaking at the event “Adaptation as a Priority for COP30” organized by the Talanoa Institute, he highlighted that the effects of climate change are already tangible and that increasing resilience must be integrated into public policies.
COP30 will focus on equitable adaptation, resilience building, and adaptation finance, including doubling adaptation finance by 2025 and advancing the Baku-Belém roadmap, aiming for $1.3 trillion in climate finance by 2035.
A key aspect of COP30 will be the delivery of ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), aligned with the 1.5°C target. Countries will take stock of their progress through the Global Stocktake, identifying bottlenecks that hamper implementation and stimulating dialogue on how to enhance mitigation, adaptation, and climate finance.
India, as one of the leading developing nations, is well-prepared to update and enhance its NDCs. Building on its G20 leadership and ongoing climate policies, India aims to strengthen renewable energy deployment, enhance energy efficiency, and advance adaptation and resilience measures, reflecting a comprehensive approach that integrates mitigation, adaptation, and sustainable development.
Thematic Days & Action Agenda
COP30’s Thematic Days are designed to align with its six Action Agenda axes — Energy, Industry & Transport; Forests, Oceans & Biodiversity; Agriculture & Food Systems; Cities, Infrastructure & Water; Human and Social Development; and Cross-cutting issues — offering participants clear entry points to contribute to tangible climate solutions.
- Nov 10–11: Adaptation, Cities, Infrastructure, Water, Waste, Local Governments, Bioeconomy, Circular Economy, Science, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence.
- Nov 12–13: Health, Jobs, Education, Culture, Justice and Human Rights, Information Integrity, and Workers — including the Global Ethical Stocktake.
- Nov 14–15: Energy, Industry, Transport, Trade, Finance, Carbon Markets, and Non-CO₂ Gases — supporting renewable energy expansion, energy efficiency, and a just transition.
- Nov 17–18: Forests, Oceans, Biodiversity, Indigenous Peoples, Local and Traditional Communities, Children and Youth, and SMEs.
- Nov 19–20: Food, Agriculture, Food Security, Fisheries, Family Farming, Women, Gender, Afro-descendant Communities, and Tourism.
TERI’s Role and Contributions
At COP30, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will continue to represent India’s leadership in sustainable development, bringing forward perspectives from the Global South. Through its research, partnerships, and on-ground programmes, TERI is driving the transition toward low-carbon, climate-resilient development.
TERI’s work aligns with COP30’s thematic focus—spanning climate adaptation and resilience, renewable energy and just transitions, and sustainable agriculture and food systems. TERI aims to:
- Advocate for equitable and accessible climate finance for developing nations.
- Champion climate-resilient planning integrating adaptation across cities, infrastructure, water, and energy systems.
- Support capacity building and knowledge sharing for stakeholders at all levels.
- Engage in policy advocacy, shaping climate policies aligned with scientific findings and equitable principles.
At this milestone COP, TERI reaffirms its commitment to bridging global ambition and local action, translating India’s sustainability vision into transformative pathways for people and planet alike.
TERI's Presence @ COP30
| Event Schedule | Event Title | TERI Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| November 06–07, 2025 | Sustainable Innovation Forum at COP30 | Ms Suruchi Bhadwal |
| November 11, 2025 Time: 16:45–18:15 Venue: Side Event Room 8 | Beyond 2025: A New Climate Multilateralism? | Dr Vibha Dhawan Dr Shailly Kedia |
| November 13, 2025 Time: 19:00 onwards Venue: Climate Wisdom Studio | Wisdom for a World at a Crossroads | Ms Shabnam Bassi |
| November 14, 2025 Time: 18:00 – 19:15 Venue: WGEO Pavilion, Blue Zone | Transformative Leadership for Climate Actions on Finance, Technology and International Cooperation | Session Chair: Mr Dipak Dasgupta |
| November 15, 2025 Time: 13:00 – 13:30 Venue: UNFCCC Press Conference 2, Area D, Blue Zone | Accelerating India’s Industry-Led Climate Action for a Net-Zero Future | Mr Dipak Dasgupta |
| November 15, 2025 Time: 15:00 – 16:00 Venue: RCF Pavilion, Blue Zone | India’s Decarbonisation Pathway: Balancing Growth and Net Zero | Keynote Address: Mr Dipak Dasgupta |
| November 17, 2025 Time: 11:30–13:00 Venue: Side Event Room 2 | The Missing Link: Aligning Policy and Finance with Emerging Science | Dr Vibha Dhawan Ms Suruchi Bhadwal Dr Manish Shrivastava |
| November 18, 2025 Time: 18:30–20:00 Venue: Side Event Room 5 | The Climate-Development Nexus: Equity, Development, and Finance in Net-Zero Pathways | Dr Vibha Dhawan Dr Ritu Mathur Dr Manish Shrivastava |
| November 20, 2025 Time: 11:30–13:00 Venue: Side Event Room 4 | All Hands on Deck: Opportunities for Global Cooperation | Dr Manish Shrivastava Dr Ritu Mathur |
| November 20, 2025 Time: 12:00–13:00 hrs (BRT) Venue: The Solar Hub Pavilion (C-79) | Youth Driving the Energy Transition: Voices, Innovation, and Pathways to 2030 | Dr Vibha Dhawan Mr Alekhya Datta Dr Arunendra K Tiwari |
| November 21, 2025 Time: 19:00 onwards Venue: Climate Wisdom Studio | Integrating Ethics, Science, and Innovation for Climate Resilience | Dr Vibha Dhawan |
Media @ COP30
| Date | Press Releases |
| March 6, 2025 | Road to COP30: WSDS 2025 Ministerial Charts the Course for Multilateralism |
| July 1, 2025 | TERI and We Mean Business Coalition Launch India’s 2035 Climate Target |
| September 29, 2025 | Transport in Climate Action: National Priorities and Global Expectations for COP30 |
| October 17, 2025 | From Negotiation to Implementation: TERI’s Act4Earth Dialogue Calls for Trust, Equity, and Reform Ahead of COP30 |
| Date | Articles |
| August 18, 2025 | Global climate failure: COP30 must push developed nations on mitigation |
| September 15, 2025 | Justice in climate cooperation: Restoring common but differentiated duties |
| September 25, 2025 | COP30 in Belém: Will Ambition Take a Back Seat? |
Recent Events
Expectations from COP30
TERI Delegates @COP30
Dr Vibha Dhawan
Director General
Mr Dipak Dasgupta
Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change
Dr Dipankar Saharia
Senior Director, Social Transformation & Strategic Alliance and Administrative Services & Regional Centres
Ms Suruchi Bhadwal
Director, Climate Change and Air Quality
Dr Ritu Mathur
Director, Energy Assessment & Modelling
Ms Shabnam Bassi
Director, Sustainable Buildings
Dr Shailly Kedia
Director, Sustainable Development and Outreach
Mr Alekhya Datta
Director, Electricity & Renewables
Dr Manish Kumar Shrivastava
Associate Director, Earth Science and Climate Change
Dr Amit Kumar Thakur
Associate Director, Social Transformation and CSR
Mr Sharif Qamar
Associate Director, Transport and Urban Governance
Dr Syed Arif Wali
Associate Director, Centre for Sustainable Land Management
Mr Arupendra Nath Mullick
Associate Director, TERI Council for Business Sustainability
Dr Arunendra Kumar Tiwari
Fellow, Electricity & Renewables
Mr Akash Deep
Deputy General Manager, Sustainable Buildings
Mr Sayanta Ghosh
Associate Fellow, Land Resources
Mr Rachit Kumar
Associate Fellow, Land Resources