The 30th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) was held in Belem (Brazil) from 10 to 21 November 2025.
Under the auspices of the Ecumene Global Forum, a large series of expert interviews was held on the sidelines of COP30 and in a dedicated studio in Belem. Leading international experts and opinion leaders in the field of sustainable economy and climate took part.
The speakers discussed Russia’s priorities at COP30, key initiatives of the Brazilian Presidency and the current challenges of the Climate Agenda. Also in focus were sustainable supply chains, decarbonization of international transport, ways of raising private capital for adaptation financing, the role of natural gas in the decarbonization of economies, biodiversity and an equitable energy transition. We also discussed the BRICS countries’ objectives and priorities at COP30 with their representatives.
The Ecumene events at COP30 were moderated by Evgeny Khilinskiy, Vice President, Gazprombank.
Details of the key events of COP30 were also published on the Ecumene Forum channel.
Interviews at COP30
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Ruslan Edelgeriev – Aide to the President of the Russian Federation, Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources
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Adnan Amin – Chair-designate of the World Energy Council, founding Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), CEO of COP28
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Dr. Jun Ma – Founder and President of Institute of Finance and Sustainability, Chairman of the China Green Finance Committee
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Mario and Resema – Representatives of Local Community
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Dr. Kaviraj Singh – Chief Executive Officer, Earthood
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Inga Kononovich – Researcher on Climate Change Policy, the International and Comparative Law Research Center (observer to UNFCCC), Ph.D. in Economics