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Official logo of the Government of Brazil for the 30th edition of the United Nations Climate Summit
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COP30 - Belém, Brazil | 10 - 21 Nov 2025

Led by André Aranha Corrêa do Lago, COP30 will be held in Belém, a poor city on the mouth of the Amazon River. Ironically, the talks coincide with the construction of an 8-mile road through the rainforest, an enormous infrastructural expansion, and a doubling of the airport's capacity to accommodate the conference. Countries will set their next round of National Determined Contributions, and with the global financial goal in place, we await to see if pledges turn into investment and words turn into action.

COP30 - Belém, Brazil | 10 - 21 Nov 2025
Graphic for the COP28 climate talks in Dubai. There is a woman on the left being silenced and there are protesters on the right infront of a large planet Earth. There are signs that say 'Respect our voice' and 'Stop Big Oil.'
Mei | Better World Info

COP28 – UN Climate Change Conference 2023, Dubai

Taking place from 30 November until 12 December, this year's COP is to be hosted by one of the world's largest carbon emitters. There have already been accusations of greenwashing, and many activists and NGOs are unhappy with the appointment of oil tycoon Sultan al-Jaber as president of these urgently needed talks. The UAE has strict laws prohibiting unauthorised protests; however, activists have been reassured that their right to be heard will be honoured.

COP28 – UN Climate Change Conference 2023, Dubai
Glasgow city centre cathedral and other old buildings surrounded by trees with a blue sky and white clouds
Pixabay | Kamyq

COP26 – Glasgow, UN Climate Change Conference 2021

The UK is hosting the COP summit from 31st Oct – 12th Nov 2021 aiming to accelerate action towards the Paris Agreement. Protests are expected as many feel that countries are not delivering on their promises to cut emissions – Will leaders step-up on climate action? Follow the events and developments here.

COP26 – Glasgow, UN Climate Change Conference 2021
Different politicians from around the world wearing suits standing and holding hands in the air whilst smiling
Flickr | COP PARIS

COP21 – Paris, UN Climate Change Conference 2015

In December 2015 world leaders reach a global climate agreement - ‘The Paris Agreement’. Find information on the agreed deal, its implementation, progress (or lack of), and subsequent campaigns and initiatives.

COP21 – Paris, UN Climate Change Conference 2015
Blue COP15 logo with Copenhagen UN Climate Change Conference 2009 written underneath in blue - Messy blue circle above
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COP15 – Copenhagen, UN Climate Change Conference 2009

A look back at the UN Copenhagen summit - the disappointing climate deal which ended without any legal commitments to reduce carbon missions. With low targets and no formal agreements, the COP15 has been deemed a failure. We offer analysis, videos, and activist info.

COP15 – Copenhagen, UN Climate Change Conference 2009