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As visitors stepped into the COP30 venue in Belém, Brazil, one of the most prominent sights in the entrance hall was China's presence: the national flag, panda mascots, and published works by President Xi Jinping.

China has taken a more prominent role in business and diplomacy at COP30 amid the absence of the US. Beijing’s diplomats have been active in behind-the-scenes roles previously typically filled by Washington.

The global carbon market under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement is facing a funding crunch, raising concerns that part of its budget may be diverted to the Adaptation Fund.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Japan, and Malaysia are calling for a single, strengthened global system to regulate aviation emissions and support coordinated climate action toward net-zero by 2050.

Indonesia has been publicly rebuked at COP30 with a “Fossil of the Day” award after civil society groups accused its delegation of echoing fossil fuel and carbon industry lobbyists during negotiations on Article 6.4, the UN’s new carbon market mechanism.

As COP30 nears its end, with only two days left before delegates head home, 82 countries are calling for a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels.

For the first time, ASEAN has set up its own pavilion at a UN climate summit (COP30), signaling the bloc’s growing commitment to climate finance and a just transition.

COP30 needs a dedicated political commitment addressing how to put the global goal into action, write two climate diplomacy experts.

Indonesia is using the COP30 to aggressively market its carbon credits, launching daily “Sellers Meet Buyers” sessions and seeking international commitments 6 despite unresolved integrity issues in its carbon market.

At COP30, Taiwan tech leaders Delta, AUO and Acer showcased how they are advancing climate action through AI-powered solutions and integrated ESG strategies.

At COP30, Taiwan brought its experience in public-private collaboration for digital and green transition to the international dialogue.

For the first time in the history of COP climate summits, the US – the world’s largest historical emitter – has not sent a delegation to the talks.