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COP30 climate conference in Belem

The COP30 conference in Belem and its directly connected climate-negotiation process.

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Von der Leyen
European Union
Jul 24, 2025, 09:03 AM
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Von der Leyen states EU-China climate cooperation can set a global benchmark
Von der Leyen states EU-China climate cooperation can set a global benchmark and pledges to work together to make COP30 a success.
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The EU-China cooperation on climate can set a global benchmark. So our joint press statement is an important step forward. We will work together to make COP30 a success. → europa.eu/!mXd6wG
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Nov 6, 2025, 08:57 AM
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“you can count on Europe's full support.”
Von der Leyen pledges Europe's full support as COP30 begins in Brazil and praises Brazil's leadership on carbon pricing and fighting for forests.
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Thank you for bringing us together at the gates of the Amazon dear @LulaOficial. As COP30 begins, you can count on Europe's full support. Brazil is showing great leadership. Whether it is about putting a price tag on carbon. Or fighting for our forests.
On European support as COP30 begins in Brazil.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Nov 6, 2025, 04:06 PM
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Von der Leyen reaffirms European climate goals and solidarity in Belém
Von der Leyen thanks Guterres for defending the planet and reaffirms European climate goals and solidarity with those most at risk.
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We're together in Belém with Antonio Guterres. You’ve always spoken up for our planet and we thank you for that. Europe comes to Belém with our clear climate goals and our solidarity for those most at risk.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Nov 7, 2025, 07:24 AM
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“Belém must be the COP that delivers.”
Von der Leyen calls for Belém to deliver on tripling renewables and doubling energy efficiency and calls for robust climate finance and carbon pricing for vulnerable countries.
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Belém must be the COP that delivers. Delivers on tripling renewables & doubling energy efficiency by 2030. Delivers for the countries vulnerable to climate change. Delivers robust climate finance and carbon pricing. Europe will play its part ↓ link.europa.eu/Wv479K
On expectations for the COP climate summit in Belém.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Nov 13, 2025, 10:17 AM
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“Parliament's vote on our proposal to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040 is a very welcome development.”
Von der Leyen welcomes Parliament's vote to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040.
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As a crucial COP30 takes place in Belém, Europe shows climate action and competitiveness go hand in hand. Parliament's vote on our proposal to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040 is a very welcome development. And a major step on our path to climate neutrality by 2050.
On Parliament's vote regarding the 2040 emissions reduction target.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Nov 22, 2025, 01:57 PM
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Von der Leyen says she is working for a successful COP30 outcome
Von der Leyen says she is working for a successful COP30 outcome and supports Brazil's efforts to make Belém a success.
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Working very hard to secure a positive outcome of COP30 in Brazil. In the margins of G20, we work to cross the finish line with a successful result. One that matches the scale of the challenges facing our planet. We want to make Bélem a success. We are with you, @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Nov 23, 2025, 05:18 AM
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“We now have a global agreement to keep the 1.5c limit within reach and transition away from fossil fuels.”
Von der Leyen announces a global agreement was secured at COP30 to transition from fossil fuels and pledges the EU will stay the course in providing global leadership.
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Strong EU efforts helped to secure a deal at COP30 in Belém. We now have a global agreement to keep the 1.5c limit within reach and transition away from fossil fuels. The EU will stay the course in providing global leadership.
On the global agreement reached at COP30.
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Von der Leyen
European Union
Dec 10, 2025, 07:58 AM
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“The political agreement reached on the 2040 climate target is great news.”
Von der Leyen welcomes the political agreement reached on the 2040 climate target and highlights a legally binding target of 90% emissions reduction by 2040.
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The political agreement reached on the 2040 climate target is great news. One month after COP30 Europe matches words with deeds. With a legally binding target of 90% emissions reduction by 2040. And a pragmatic & flexible plan to make this transition our competitive advantage.
On the 2040 climate target political agreement
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Follow the mess.

Von der Leyen states EU-China climate cooperation can set a global benchmark

“you can count on Europe's full support.”

Von der Leyen reaffirms European climate goals and solidarity in Belém

“Belém must be the COP that delivers.”

“Parliament's vote on our proposal to reduce carbon emissions by 90% by 2040 is a very welcome development.”

Von der Leyen says she is working for a successful COP30 outcome

“We now have a global agreement to keep the 1.5c limit within reach and transition away from fossil fuels.”

“The political agreement reached on the 2040 climate target is great news.”