The 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) took place under difficult conditions, facing geopolitical turmoil, the absence of the United States, and a period of transition within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process. Despite these challenges, the COP managed to deliver on a number of key outcomes: More than 190 countries demonstrated their continued commitment to climate by reaching agreement on 56 decisions. Looking ahead, if the Paris Agreement’s goals are to be achieved, countries must seize opportunities to enhance international cooperation for climate action and embrace the vision of a ‘two-tier multilateralism’ set out by the COP30 President.
