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To evaluate the effectiveness of the UNFCCC COPs in addressing climate change over the past 30 years.

February 2, 2026Climate and Energy

The Belém Reckoning: Can the UNFCCC ‘COPe’ with Climate Change Effectively?

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To evaluate the effectiveness of the UNFCCC COPs in addressing climate change over the past 30 years.
Analysis of the history and outcomes of COP meetings
Examination of the transition from negotiation to implementation
Review of delegates' discussions and agreements during COP30
Identified challenges in the negotiation process
Highlighted a need for more action-oriented strategies
Discussed perceptions of COP's effectiveness among participants

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Column reviews COP30's journey to assess climate change negotiations and their effectiveness, suggesting future directions.

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The 30th United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP30) was held from November 11–22, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. This column examines the 30‐year journey of COPs and whether they are still “fit for purpose,” 1 as the need to transition from negotiation to implementation grows.

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South et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980ffe7c1c9540dea812c13 https://doi.org/10.1002/gas.70014

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Column reviews COP30's journey to assess climate change negotiations and their effectiveness, suggesting future directions.

The Belém Reckoning: Can the UNFCCC ‘COPe’ with Climate Change Effectively?

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The Belém Reckoning: Can the UNFCCC ‘COPe’ with Climate Change Effectively?

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