The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) concluded on Saturday in Belém, Brazil, after running one day overtime. Negotiators described a hard-won package of outcomes amid rising geopolitical tensions and mounting climate risks.
Li Gao, head of the Chinese delegation and vice minister of ecology and environment, highlighted the conference’s most significant result: a new overarching agreement titled “Global Mutirão: Uniting humanity in a global mobilization against climate change.” “Achieving such an agreement was extraordinarily difficult,” he said, noting challenges from resurgent unilateralism, protectionism and past withdrawals from the Paris Agreement.
China took part in nearly 100 agenda items, playing a “constructive and solution-oriented” role throughout the two-week talks. The phrase “strive to do better” appeared repeatedly during negotiations and ultimately shaped the final outcome, reflecting a shared direction for global action.
At the China Pavilion—one of the busiest national hubs—delegates showcased climate initiatives, deepened exchanges and supported progress through dialogue and outreach. Extensive bilateral consultations helped “enhance mutual understanding and push negotiations forward,” according to Li.
Looking ahead, China pledged to remain a firm defender of multilateralism, a key driver of the green transition and a major contributor to low-carbon technologies. “Under very difficult circumstances, this conference has advanced the Paris Agreement into its next 10 years,” Li said. “This is an achievement to be remembered in the history of global climate governance.”
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China says COP30 deal sends strong signal for global green transition
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