Brazil will host the Climate Summit (COP30) in November 2025 in Belém, located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. This event marks a significant moment a decade after the Paris Agreement, as the effects of the climate crisis become increasingly severe and widespread.
The Brazilian government, under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, aims to position the country as a global leader in climate action. The summit will focus on restoring environmental integrity, particularly in the Amazon, which has recently experienced devastating droughts and forest fires. The Brazilian Environment Minister, Marina Silva, emphasized the importance of this summit during the closing plenary of COP29 in Baku, stating, "Making COP30 in the symbolic territory of the Amazon a pivotal moment to restore what we seem to be losing with each extreme situation we face is one of our biggest challenges ahead."
In addition to the climate summit, Brazil will assume the presidency of the G20 in 2024, where it plans to address global issues such as social inclusion, hunger eradication, and energy transition. The agenda will also include discussions on reforming global institutions, particularly advocating for permanent seats for countries from the Global South in the United Nations Security Council.
As Brazil leads the BRICS group, which has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, the focus will be on enhancing trade among member states and reducing dependence on the US dollar. In light of these developments, former US President Donald Trump has warned that BRICS nations could face a 100% tariff if they undermine the dollar's dominance.
In February 2025, Brazil will host a summit with Portugal in Brasília, featuring key political figures from both nations. The internal political landscape in Brazil remains tense and polarized following the 2022 presidential elections, with Lula's government balancing economic growth, social support, and a significant budget deficit.
As Brazil prepares for these pivotal events, the global community will be watching closely for the outcomes and implications of its leadership on climate change and international cooperation.