As the first week of COP30 was wrapping up in Belém, Climate Finance was prominently discussed and presented as the "lifeline of climate action". The WMO delegation participated in numerous events and sessions over the weekend, with a focus on hydrology and cryosphere, and resilience.
What you need to know
- Can climate finance move from pledge to lifeline? This was the key question at the end of week 1 at COP30. On Saturday, discussions revolved around financial mobilization, or what leaders called "the engine of climate transition". Convening the Third High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Finance, we heard from representatives of nations deeply affected by climate impacts, many of whom described access to financial resources as "a matter of survival." Read the UN News article
- UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell also addressed the High-level Dialogue, underscoring the transformative power of climate finance. He described finance as the " lifeblood of climate action ," capable of turning "plans into progress" and "ambition into implementation."
- Around 90 Indigenous people from the Munduruku Indigenous group staged a peaceful protest early Friday, blocking the main entrance to the Blue Zone - the restricted area set aside for negotiators - at COP30 in Belém. Access was halted for about an hour, and the army was called in to reinforce security. Read the UN News article
Over the weekend at COP30
- On Friday, at a high-level event, the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) launched its 2025 Action Report . Governments showcased progress in implementation; funders announced new pledges to the SOFF UN Fund; and European meteorological leaders called for stronger international support. Read the press release
- Several sessions took place at the WMO-IPCC-MERI Pavilion and elsewhere:
- The Cryosphere as a Driver of Global Change - The cryosphere acts not just as a passive victim of climate change but as a powerful force shaping Earth's climate and future. Watch the recording
- Strengthening the Global Goal on Adaptation through Hydrology - As climate impacts intensify, integrating hydrology into adaptation is essential. This event highlighted the role of hydrology and considered floods and droughts in shaping effective water-related indicators under the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA). Watch the recording
- You missed some sessions? Discover the playlist of all the recorded sessions at WMO-IPCC-MERI Pavilion
Climate insecurity fuels hunger and poverty, poverty drives migration and conflict; and conflict, in turn, deepens poverty and deters investment. Breaking this vicious cycle is essential to deliver on global climate goals."
Annalena Baerbock, UN General Assembly President
Read her opening remarks on the High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Finance
Today 17 November at COP30
All times GMT-3 (Belém)
14:00 - 16:00 - [WMO-IPCC-MERI Pavilion]: Empowering Women and Children through Inclusive Early Warning Systems and Climate Services - Through practical examples from Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, speakers will share experiences on co-designing forecasts and warnings that consider women's and children's needs, capacities, and access to information. The session will emphasize capacity building, community engagement, and the integration of inclusive EWS into National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), supporting more equitable, life-saving climate action. Details and livestream
In the coming days at COP30
19/11 - 09:15-10:15 - [WMO-IPCC-MERI Pavilion] : Scaling Innovative Approaches to Climate Services for Agriculture - AI models are transforming the speed, precision, and affordability of weather forecasting. This new generation of tools has the potential to open access to world-class forecasts for every country-helping governments deliver timely, tailored information that supports farmers' decisions and strengthens livelihoods. Details and livestream
19/11 - 10:30 - 11:30 [WMO-IPCC-MERI Pavilion]: Climate Services for Sectors: Climate Services for Sectors: WMO-IRENA publication - This session will explore how climate-informed renewable energy strategies can enhance clean energy resilience amid growing climate variability. Drawing on insights from the joint WMO-IRENA 2024 Year in Review, it will examine how shifts in temperature, rainfall, and wind patterns are reshaping renewable energy generation and demand across regions. Details and livestream
Recording: COP 30 Halfway Point Webinar
IISD COP 30 team leader Jennifer Bansard reviewed the progress and regress of week one and shared expectations for week two of the climate negotiations in Brazil.
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