The UN climate summit in Brazil reached its midpoint with no agreement on how to raise $1.3 trillion a year, settle trade disputes, or verify national promises on emissions cuts.

The conference is being led by COP30 president André Corrêa do Lago, Brazil’s vice minister for climate, energy and environment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Among those scheduled to attend are government leaders and ministers, diplomats, U.N. representatives, scientists, business leaders and non-governmental organizations across the globe.

As global leaders convene in Belém, Brazil, for the United Nations' 30th Climate Change Conference (COP30), California Governor Gavin Newsom has emerged as the highest-profile American presence amid the Trump administration’s decision not to send a U.S. delegation.

The planet’s biggest climate conference has kicked off with representatives from more than 190 countries descending on the Brazilian city of Belém. Here’s what to expect

Critics say the U.S. withdrawal cedes valuable ground as China, the world's top greenhouse gas emitter, rapidly expands its renewable and EV industries.

Morocco presented its innovative approach to climate education at COP30 on Saturday, displaying how engaging young people can accelerate the transition to low-carbon societies.

At the halfway point of COP30, Teresa Anderson, ActionAid’s Global Lead on climate justice, says:

Thousands of demonstrators marched in Belem, Brazil, at the halfway point of United Nations climate talks to demand progress from negotiators on the problem of climate change — among other causes.

A side event at COP30 highlighted Morocco’s initiatives to utilize sports as a means of driving climate action.