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 in a dedicated studio in Belem. Leading international experts and opinion leaders in the field of sustainable economy and climate took part.

Interview participants included Adnan Amin, Chair-designate of the World Energy Council, founding Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), CEO of COP28; Dr. Jun Ma, Founder and President of Institute of Finance and Sustainability, Chairman of the China Green Finance Committee; Dr. Eddy Soeparno, Deputy Speaker of People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) of the Republic of Indonesia; Iman Ustadi, Chief Climate Negotiator of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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.

Interview recordings are available at:https://ecumeneforum.com/en/cop30