Nepal to Push Climate Fund Access at COP30 as Leaders Gather in Brazil

World leaders are arriving in the Amazonian city of Belém as Brazil hosts the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in a landmark summit marking ten years since the Paris Agreement and a defining moment in the global race to curb climate change.

The Leaders’ Summit, held on November 6 and 7 at the Hangar Convention and Exhibition Center, precedes two weeks of technical and political negotiations aimed at delivering faster and fairer climate action.

The main conference officially runs from November 10 to 21, though talks are often expected to continue beyond the closing date.

This year’s COP carries particular urgency as scientists warn that the planet is edging dangerously close to the 1.5°C global warming limit set under the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Delegates will debate how to accelerate emission cuts, boost adaptation, and mobilize billions in climate finance for developing nations.

Nepal’s Role at COP30

While Nepal is not part of the Leaders’ Summit, the country is sending a 10-member government delegation to the main negotiations.

The delegation includes Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development Dr. Madan Prasad Pariyar, Minister for Forests and Environment, secretaries from relevant ministries and Chief of the Climate Change Management Division Dr. Maheshwar Dhakal.

Nepal one of the country’s most vulnerable to climate impacts despite contributing minimally to global emissions will use the platform to advocate for increased climate finance, support for mountain ecosystems, and greater recognition of the challenges faced by Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

The delegation will highlight the effects of melting glaciers, erratic monsoon patterns and loss of biodiversity across the Himalayas.

Discussion for the Next Two Weeks and Beyond

At COP30 in Brazil, countries are focusing on cutting emissions by strengthening climate plans, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and expanding renewable energy.

The summit will revisit the long-standing $100 billion annual pledge to support developing nations in transitioning to cleaner economies and adapting to climate impacts.

With the conference taking place in the heart of the Amazon, protecting forests, supporting indigenous communities and conserving biodiversity are also top priorities.

Delegates will discuss ways to improve infrastructure and disaster response in vulnerable regions, while ensuring that countries remain accountable through transparent reporting and independent verification of their climate progress.

More than 190 national delegations are participating, including major economies such as China, India, the European Union, and Brazil, the host nation.

U.S. President Donald Trump is not expected to attend, amid ongoing questions over the United States’ engagement in international climate efforts.