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At the upcoming climate COP30, researchers from SEI will be on site to offer expert commentary and analysis on central topics, including the bioeconomy and forests, food and water systems, adaptation, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the energy transition.
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) will be held in Belém, Brazil, and runs from 10-21 November 2025.
Negotiators will advance several significant agenda items. These include indicators on the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) under the UAE–Belém Work Programme, the UAE Dialogue on implementing the Global Stocktake (GST) outcomes, the Just Transition Work Programme, the Enhanced Transparency Framework, Article 6 and Technology Mechanisms. NDCs and climate finance will also be prominent, although these topics are without an official titled space in the agenda.
SEI experts will participate in technical discussions and events on central topics, including the bioeconomy and forests, food and water systems, adaptation, NDCs and the energy transition. Below is the delegation list, including areas of expertise, languages and dates on-site in Belém.
For further guidance, and to reach experts who are not on site, please contact SEI’s media contacts.
Topics: Policy engagement, partnerships and strategic impact
Languages: English, Swedish (8–14 Nov)
Topics: Sustainable transitions, Bioeconomy, Nature-based solutions
Languages: English, Spanish (10–15 Nov)
Topics: Sustainable transitions, Agribusiness, Circular economy
Languages: English, Spanish (17–21 Nov)
Topics: Water resource management and policy
Languages: English (10–15 Nov)
Topics: Science and science-policy issues in human modified tropical landscapes
Languages: English, Portuguese (10–21 Nov)
Topics: Sustainable transitions, tropical ecosystems, agri-food systems, commodity supply chains
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French (10–21 Nov)
Topics: Locally-led adaptation, adaptation M&E, action-oriented adaptation research
Languages: English, Cebuano, Filipino (11–21 Nov)
A delegation from the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) will be on site in Belem from 14–17 November. Their events and engagements will be posted online at www.industrytransition.org and sei.org.
Topics: LeadIT industry decarbonization (policy, technology and finance)
Languages: English, Swedish
Topics: LeadIT industry decarbonization (business engagement, technology and triple helix partnerships)
Language: English
Topics: LeadIT industry decarbonization (policy, technology and finance)
Languages: English, Spanish
A delegation from Trase will be on site in Belém from 10–21 Nov. Their events and engagements will be posted online at https://trase.earth/events and sei.org.
Stockholm (10–14 November) / Belém (17–20 November)
Belém (LeadIT 14–17 November)
Seattle (throughout COP30)
Bogotá (throughout COP30)
Stockholm (Trase throughout COP30)
Visit SEI’s guide to COP30 for analysis, resources and updates on the conference’s central themes and objectives, progress and key developments.
The SEI at COP30 webpage offers continuous updates on its delegation, hosted events and engagements across themes including the bioeconomy and forests, food and water systems, adaptation, NDCs and the energy transition.
Tool / Trase enables governments, companies and others to address the environmental impacts of supply chains.
Project / The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) aims to enable the transition of heavy industry towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Collection / Explore expert insights, research and live updates on SEI’s events and engagement throughout the conference.
Past event / Discover how SEI experts are advancing global climate goals through events, collaboration and action.
Feature / New analyses by Trase shows that seven major companies trading agricultural commodities have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
