Popular movements coordinate proposals and demand meaningful participation in the climate conference
August 12, 2025 – 6:00 PM, São Paulo (SP)
By Editorial Team
Em julho, o ato “Mutirão dos Povos” em frente ao Centro de Convenções de Belém, exigiu participação popular na COP30 – João Paulo Guimarães
The president of the 30th UN Climate Conference (COP30), Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago, confirmed that he will attend the Cúpula dos Povos on November 16, the closing day of the gathering that will bring together thousands of representatives from movements, networks, and popular organizations in Belém. The commitment includes reading the Declaration of the Peoples in the official plenary—a document consolidating guidelines and actions deemed essential by movements to tackle the climate crisis.
The confirmation came during a meeting on Monday, August 11, between the Cúpula’s Political Commission and COP30 representatives. The meeting was attended by Lago, the conference’s executive director Ana Toni, and leaders from national and international organizations such as Via Campesina, the Federation of Social and Educational Assistance Organizations (Fase), the Pan-Amazon Ecclesial Network (Repam), the Brazilian Committee of Human Rights Defenders, the Global Campaign to Demand Climate Justice, Friends of the Earth International, and the Movement of People Affected by Dams (MAB).
COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago and Executive Director Ana Toni during a meeting with the Cúpula dos Povos Political Commission (Photo: Cúpula dos Povos/Disclosure)
President Corrêa do Lago recognized the Cúpula as a legitimate space for popular movement coordination and advocated that the proposals discussed be incorporated into the official agenda. He suggested expanding integration with the conference’s action agenda and dialogue channels to include the accumulated debates and experiences of the parallel event.
In addition to delivering the declaration, the organizations presented demands related to the effective participation of their leaders in official spaces, including the distribution of credentials to grassroots entities. They also requested guarantees for freedom of expression during the conference, particularly for acts in solidarity with the Palestinian people, which have faced restrictions in previous editions.
The Declaration of the Peoples will be built around six thematic axes, including just transition, combating environmental racism, defending cities and vibrant peripheries, popular and food sovereignty, as well as popular feminism and women’s resistance in the territories. The Cúpula dos Povos will take place from November 12 to 16 on the campus of the Federal University of Pará, in parallel with COP30, scheduled from November 10 to 21.
Edited by: Thalita Pires
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